Question 2
EasyOriginal questionA 12-hour clock shows 9 o'clock. Which hour will it show 50 hours later?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The hour repeats every 12 hours, so work modulo 12.
and , so the clock shows 11.
Worth noting
2 is alone, forgetting the clock started at 9.
- Concept
- Clock arithmetic
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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