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A clock was set right at 8:00 a.m. on a Monday, as in the picture. It gains 6 minutes every day. On which day of the week will it next show the correct time at 8:00 a.m.?

Competition practiceClocks
  • ASunday
  • BTuesday
  • CWednesday
  • DMonday

Step-by-Step Solution

A 12-hour dial looks right again once it has gained 12 h = 720 min: days. , so it is one day of the week after Monday: Tuesday. (Using 24 h gives 240 days, a Wednesday-type slip.)
Answer: B) Tuesday

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