Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1386 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical & Spatial Aptitude

Subtopic: Logic Deduction & Pattern Recognition

Question Statement:

A watch gains 5 seconds every 3 minutes. If it was set right at 7:00 AM, what time will it show at 1:00 PM on the same day?

Options:

  • (A) 1:10 PM
  • (B) 1:05 PM
  • (C) 1:15 PM
  • (D) 1:08 PM

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Total time elapsed $= 6$ hours $= 360$ minutes. Number of 3-minute intervals $= 360 / 3 = 120$. Total gain $= 120 \times 5 = 600$ seconds $= 10$ minutes. Watch shows 1:10 PM.
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