Q:
At what time between 7 and 8 o'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but,not together?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) (5 + 5/11 )min past 7
Explanation: When the hands of the clock are in the same straight line but not together, they are 30 minute spaces apart.
At 7 o'clock, they are 25 min. spaces apart.
Minute hand will have to gain only 5 min. spaces.
55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.
5 min spaces are gained in min = min
so, Required time = min past 7
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