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Clock A is 8 minutes fast and clock B is 5 minutes slow. Clock A reads as shown. What does clock B read?

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  • A2:49
  • B3:15
  • C2:57
  • D2:59

Step-by-Step Solution

A reads 3:02 and is 8 min fast, so the true time is 2:54. B is 5 min slow: 2:49. (3:15 adds both; 2:59 adds 5 to the true time.)
Answer: A) 2:49

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