If a clock is set 10 minutes fast, what will be the actual time when it shows 5:

Practice Questions

Q1
If a clock is set 10 minutes fast, what will be the actual time when it shows 5:50?
  1. 5:40
  2. 5:50
  3. 6:00
  4. 5:30

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a clock is set 10 minutes fast, what will be the actual time when it shows 5:50?
Correct Answer: 5:40
  • Step 1: Understand that the clock is set 10 minutes fast.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when the clock shows a time, it is actually 10 minutes ahead of the real time.
  • Step 3: Look at the time shown on the clock, which is 5:50.
  • Step 4: To find the actual time, subtract the 10 minutes that the clock is fast from the shown time.
  • Step 5: Calculate 5:50 - 10 minutes, which gives you 5:40.
  • Time Calculation – Understanding how to adjust time based on a clock's inaccuracy.
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