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This clock was set right at the time shown, 7 in the morning. It loses 4 minutes every hour. When it shows 1:00 p.m., what is the correct time?

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  • A24 min past 1
  • B36 min past 12
  • C25 min past 1
  • D25 5/7 min past 1

Step-by-Step Solution

The dial has moved 6 h = 360 min, but it moves only 56 min per true hour. True time passed min = 6 h min, so it is min past 1. (24 min adds 4 min for each of 6 hours.)
Answer: D) 25 5/7 min past 1

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