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In a faulty clock, the hands are found to overlap every 64 minutes of correct time, as noted beside it. How much does the clock gain in a day?

Competition practiceClocks
  • A36 min
  • B32 8/11 min
  • C24 min
  • D1 5/11 min

Step-by-Step Solution

In a correct clock the hands meet every min. Here 64 true minutes pass while the dial runs min, so it gains min per 64 min. In 1440 min: min. (24 min uses a 65-minute gap of 1 min per meeting.)
Answer: B) 32 8/11 min

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