Calendars 9

Introduction
common in-various competitive exams. The
method of solving such questions lies in the
concept of obtaining the number of odd
days. Before jumping to the topic, let us
review some of the basic concepts.
(1) Whenever the number of year is
exactly divisible by 4 (except the
century years), then it is a Leap year.
(2) Whenever the number of year is not
divisible by 4, then it is an Ordinary
year.
(3) In case of the century years, if the
number of year is exactly divisible
by 400, then it is a Leap year.
(4) Whenever the number of year is not
divisible by 400, then it is an
Ordinary year.
Ordinary year: An ordinary year can be
defined as the year having 365 days which is
equal to 52 weeks and an extra day.
Century year: A year is a century year if it
is divisible by 100.
Non-Century year: A year is a non-century
year if it; not a century year.
Leap year: A year is a leap year if it is a
non-century ear that is divisible by 4, or a
century year that is divisible by 400.
How to find the number of odd days?
The total number of days for a
specific period of time is when
divided by 7; the remainder obtained
in such a case is termed as the odd
day(s).
Counting of Odd days:
i. 1 ordinary year = 365 days = 52
weeks + 1 odd day
ii. 1 leap year = 366 days = 52 weeks +
2 odd days
iii. 1st century years = 100 years = 76
ordinary years + 24 leap years = 76 +
2 x 24 = 124 odd days = 5 odd days
Now, based on the above fact, we
can conclude that the number of odd
days in
(i) 100 years = 5(ii) 200 years = 3
(iii) 300 years = 1(iv) 400 years = 0
The following points have been observed:
The following table is based on the
fact that 151 January, 1 A.D. was a
Monday. This table is helpful in
solving the question which assumes
the given information.
No.of
odd
days
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Dyas Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu Fri Sat. Sun

(2) In an Ordinary year, the calendar for
the month of January is the same as
the calendar for the month of
'The questions on this topic are very
October. In short, In an Ordinary
year, January = October.
(3) In a Leap year, the calendar for the
month of January is the same for the
month July. In short, In a Leap
year, January = July.
Example 1:
Find the day of the week on 16th
July, 1776.
Solution:
16th July, 1776 means
(1775 years + 6 months + 16 days)
Now, 1600 years have 0 odd days.
100 years have 5 odd days.
75 years contain 18 leap and 57 ordinary
years and therefore, (36 + 57) or 93 or 2 odd
days.
1775 years give 0 + 5 + 2 = 7 and so 0 odd
days. Also, number of days from 1st Jan,
1776 to 16th July, 1776
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul.
31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 16
= 198 days = 28 weeks + 2 days = 2 odd
days.
Total number of odd days = 0 + 2 = 2.
Hence, the day on 16th July, 1776 was
Tuesday.


Example 2:
January 1, 1992 was a Wednesday. What
day of the week was January 1,1993?
Solution:
1992 being a leap year, it has 2 odd days.
So, the first day of the year 1993 will be two
days beyond Wednesday, i.e., it was Friday.
Example 3:
On January 12, 1980, it was Saturday. The
day of the week on January 12,1979 was:
Solution:
The year 1979 being an ordinary year, it has
1 odd day. So, the day on 12th January 1980
is one day beyond the day on 12th January,
1979. But, January 12, 1980 being Saturday,
January 12, 1979 was Friday.
Example 4:
February 20, 1999 was Saturday. What day
of the week was on December 30, 1997?
Solution:
The year during this interval was 1998 and it
was not a leap year. Now, we calculate the
no. of odd days in 1999 up to February 19:
January 1999 gives
3 odd days
19 February 1999 give
5 odd days
1998, being ordinary year, gives
1 odd day
In 1997, December 30 and 31 give
2 odd days
Total number of odd days = 3
+5+1+2 = 11 days = 4 odd days.
Therefore, December 30, 1997 was 4 days
before Saturday i.e., on Tuesday.
Example 5:
The year next to 1987 having the same
calendar as that of 1987 is:
Solution:
Starting with 1987, we go on counting the
number of odd days till the sum is divisible
by 7. Number of odd days = 1 (1987) +
2(1988) +1 (1989] + 1(1990) + 1 (1991) +
2(1992) + 1(1993) + 1 (1994) + 1(1995) +
2(1996) + 1(1997) = 14/7 = 0 odd days.
So, the year next to 1987 having the same
calendar as that of 1987 is 1998.
Exercise
1. The first Republic Day of India was
celebrated on 26th January, 1950.
What was the day of the week on
that date?
(1) Wednesday (2) Thursday
(3) Friday (4) Saturday
2. Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd
October, 1869. The day of the week
was
(1) Wednesday (2) Thursday
(3) Friday (4) Saturday
3. India got Independence on 15th
August 1947. What was the day of
the week?
(1) Wednesday (2) Thursday
(3) Friday (4) Saturday
4. Smt Indira Gandhi died on 31 st
October, 1984. The day of the week
was:
(1) Monday (2) Tuesday
(3) Wednesday (4) Friday
5. What day of the week was 20th June,
1837?
(1) Monday (2) Tuesday
(3) Thursday (4) Friday
6. If 23rd April, 1984 was a Monday,
which day of the week was 15th
August in that year?
(1) Monday (2) Wednesday
(3) Tuesday (4) Thursday
7. If 3rd March, 1984 was a Sunday,
then which day of the week was 13th
July, 1987?
(1) Monday (2) Sunday
(3) Saturday (4) Tuesday
8. If 10th April, 1883 was a
Wednesday, then which day of the
week was 23rd August, 1879?
(1) Sunday (2) Tuesday
(3) Monday (4) Friday
9. January 16, 1997 was a Thursday.
What day of the week was January 4,
2000?
(1) Monday (2) Sunday
(3) Tuesday (4) Wednesday
10. March 5, 1999 was on Friday, what
day of the week was March 5, 2000?
(1) Friday (2) Tuesday
(3) Monday (4) Sunday
I1. Monday falls on 4th April, "1988.
What was the day on 3rd November,
1987?
(1) Tuesday (2) Sunday
(3) Monday (4) Wednesday
12. The year after 1991 having the same
calendar as that of 1991 is:
(1)1998 (2)2001
(3)2002 (4)2003
13. Which year will have the same
calendar as that of 2004?
(1)2008 (2)2012
(3) 2032 (4) 2030
14. If a year starts and ends with
Monday, then how many Mondays,
are there in that year?
(1)51 (2)53
(3) 52 (4) Can't say
15. Which dates of April, 2012 will be a
Sunday?
(1)1, 8,15,22,29
(2)3, 10,17,24,31
(3) 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
(4) cant say




























Clocks 10
Introduction
Many a times, questions appear on clocks in certain exams. Here, we discuss some concepts
related to clocks covering all type of questions asked.
The dial of a clock is a circle whose circumference is divided into 12 parts, called hour spaces.
Each hour space is further divided into 5 parts, called minute spaces. This way, the whole
circumference is divided into 12 x 5 = 60 minute spaces.
The time taken by the hour hand (smaller hand) to cover a distance of an hour space is equal to
the time taken by the minute hand (longer hand) to cover a distance of the whole circumference.
Thus, we may conclude that in 60 minutes, the minute-hand gains 55 minutes over the
hour-hand.
Note: The above statement (given in bold) is very much useful in solving the problems in this
chapter, so it should be remembered. The above statement wants to say that:
"In an hour, the hour-hand moves a distance of 5 minute spaces whereas the minute-hand moves
a distance of 60 minute spaces. Thus, the minute-hand remains 60 - 5 = 55 minute spaces ahead
of the hour-hand."
Some other facts:
1. In every hour, both the hands coincide once.
2. When the two hands are at right angle, they are 15 minute spaces apart. This happens
twice in every hour.
3. When the hands are in opposite directions, they are 30 minute spaces apart. This happens
once in every hour.
4. The hands are in the same straight line when I they are opposite each other.
5. The hour hand moves around the whole circumference of clock once in 12 hours. Sc the
minute-hand is twelve times faster than the hour-hand.
6. The clock is divided into 60 equal minute divisions.
7. 1 minute division =
360
0
60
= 6 apart.
8. The clock has 12 hours numbered frorr-1 to 12 serially arranged.
9. Each hour number is evenly and equally: separated by five minute divisions
(= 5 x 6), = 30 apart.
10. In one minute, the minute-hand moves one' minute division or 6.
11. In one minute, the hour hand moves
1
0
2

12. In one minute the minute-hand gains 5
1
0
2
more than the hour-hand.
13. When the hands are together, they are 0 apart hence,
0 Formed, in
12 hours
Formed in
24 hours
0 or
180
11 22
90 or
any
other
angle
22 44

As per the required angle difference between the minute-hand and the hour-hand and the initial
(or starting) position of the hour-hand, difference formulae are used to find out the required time.
Nov, consider the Rules (Quicker Methods) given in the following pages.
Variants in a Clock: It is evident that the two hands: a clock will subtend an angle '6' between
them. At any time, the same can be found out using the following formula:
0 =
11
2
m 30 h n
11
2
>
Or
0 == 30 h -
11
2
n >
11
2



(Here m = minutes and h = hours)

Example 1:
At what time between 3 O'clock and 4 O'clock, will e minute-hand and the hour-hand of a
clock coincide with each other?
Solution:
When the two hands of a clock coincide with each other the angle between them is 0.
0 =
11
2
m 30 h
Here,
0 = o and h = 3
O =
11
2
m 30h

11
2
m = 30 3
m =
902
11
= 16
4
11
n
Therefore, the two hands of the clock are coincide
At 16
4
11
n past 3.
Example 2:
At what time between 4 O'clock and 5 O'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight
line but not together?
Solution:
When the two hands of the clock are in the same straight line but not together then the angle
between them is 180.
0 =
11
2
m 30h
Here,
h = 4 and 9 = 180
180 =
11
2
- 30 4
m =
(180 +304)2
11
=
6
11
n
Therefore, the hands of the clock are on the same
Straight line at 4 hours
6
11
n
Example 3:
What is the angle between the minute-hand and the hour-hand of a clock at 3 hrs? 20 min.?
Solution:
0 =
11
2
m 30 h

0 = angle
m = minutes
h = hours
Here,
m = 20 and h = 3
0 =
11
2
x20 -30x3
= 110-90 = 20
0 = 20
Gain or Lose: In correct clock hands of a clock coincide every 65
5
11
min.
If hands of a clock coincide in less than
65
5
11
min then clock gains time and if hands of a
Clock coincides in more than 65
5
11
min then clock loses time.
Example 4:
The minute-hand of a clock overtakes the hour-hand at intervals of 65 minutes of the correct
time. How much in a day does the clock gain or lose?
Solution:
In a correct clock, the hands of a clock coincide every 65
5
11
minutes. But in this case they are
together again after 65 minutes, hence clock gains time.
Gain in 65 minutes =
5
11
- =
5
11
minutes.
Gain in one day (24x60 min.)
=
5
11

60
65
=
5288
143
min. =
10
143

Too Fast and Too Slow:
If a watch indicates 9.20, when the correct time is 9.10, it is said to be 10 minutes too
fast. And if it indicates 9.00, when the correct time is 9.10, it is said to be 10 minutes too
slow.

Example 5:
A watch, which gains uniform ally, was observed to be 5 minutes, slow at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday.
On the next day at 11 a.m. it was noticed that watch was 5 minutes fast. When did the watch
show the correct time? Solution:
Total hours from 10 a.m Tuesday to 11 a.m. on next day = 25 hours.
The watch gains (5 + 5) = 10 minutes in 25 hours. The watch gains 5 min. in
=
25
10
=
125
10
rs. 12
1
2
hrs.
= 12
1
2
hrs. From 10 a.m. Tuesday = 10: 30 p.m. Tuesday
Example 6:
There are two clocks, both set to show the correct time at 10 p.m. One clock gains one minute in
an hour while the other gains 2 minutes in one hour, then by how many minutes do the two
clocks differ at 10 a.m. on the next day?
Solution:
Difference in minutes between the two clocks in one hour = 1 minute. Total number of hours (10
p.m to 10 a.m. on next day) = 12 hours. The two clocks differ by = 1 x 12 = 12 minutes
Example 7:
If the time in a clock is 8 hours 20 minutes, then what time does it show on the mirror?

Solution:
The time shown by the clock, when seen in the mirror is
= 12 hours - 8 hours 20 minutes
= 3 hours 40 minutes,
Exercise
1. A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the angle that the hour-hand has turned
through is:
(1)145 (2)150 (3)155 (4)160
2. An accurate clock shows 8 O'clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the
hour-hand rotate when the clock shows 2 O'clock in the afternoon?
(1)144 (2)150 (3)168 (4)180
3. At what time between 9 O'clock and 10 O'clock will the hands of a watch coincide?
(1)10 hrs. = 9
1
11
n. (2) 9 hrs. = 9
1
11
n.
(3) 11 hrs. = 9
1
11
n. (4) 9 hrs. = 9
1
11
n.
4. The angle between the minute-hand and the hour-hand of a clock when the time is 8 : 30,
is:
(1)80 (2)75 (3)60 (4)105
5. At what time between 5 and 6 O'clock are the hands of a clock 3 minutes apart?
(1) 24 min. past 5 (2)
6
11
min. past 5 (3) 30
min. past 5 (4) Both (1) and (2)
6. How many times do the hands of a clock coincide in a day?
(1)20 (2)21 (3) 22 (4) 24
7. The minute-hand of a clock overtakes the hour-hand at interval of 64 minutes of the
correct time. How much does the clock gain or lose in a day?
(1)
8
11
n (3)
8
11
n (3) 90 min. (4) 96 min.
8. The minute-hand of a clock overtakes the hour-hand at intervals of 68 minutes of a
correct time. How much in a day does the clock gain or lose?
(1) 53
169
187
ns (2)
168
186
ns (3)

170
187
ns (4)
169
187
ns
9. A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes slow at noon on Monday and is 4 min. 48
sec fast at 2 p.m. on the following Monday. When did it show the correct time?
(1)2p.m. on Tuesday (2)2 p.m. on Wednesday (3)3
p.m. on Thursday (4)1 p.m. on Friday
10. A watch which gains 5 seconds in 3 minutes was set right at 7 a.m. In the afternoon of the
same cay, when the watch indicated quarter past 4 O'clock, the true time is:
(1) 9
7
12
n past 3 (2) 4 p.m.
(3) 8
7
12
n min. past 3 (4)
8
11
n. past 4

11. A watch, which gains uniformly is 6 minutes slow at 4 p.m. on a Sunday and
10
2
3
ns minutes fast on the following Sunday at 8 a.m. When did it show the
correct time?
(1)2: 00 a.m. on Monday (2)1: 36 a.m. on Tuesday
(3)1: 36 a.m. on Wednesday (4)1: 36 a.m. on Thursday
12. A clock gains 10 minutes in every 24 hours. It is set right on Monday at 8 a.m. What will
be the correct time on the following Wednesday, when the watch indicates 6 p.m.?
(1)5:30 p.m. (2) 5: 24 p.m. (3) 5: 36 p.m. (4) 5: 20 p.m.
13. A clock is set right at 5 a.m. The clock loses 16 min. in 24 hrs. What will be the true time
when the clock indicates 10 p.m. on the 4th day?
(1)12 p.m. (2) 11 a.m. (3) 11 a.m. (4) 10 a.m.
14. There are two clocks, both set to show the correct time at 10 a.m. One clock gains two
minutes in one hour while the other gain one minute in one hour. If the clock which gains
2 minute shows the time as 22 minute past 9 p. m. On the same day, then what time the
other watch show?
(1)9 hrs. 33 min. (2) 9 hrs. 12 min. (3) 9 hrs. 11 min. (4) 9 hrs. 23 min.
15. If the time in a clock is 6 hours 45 minutes, then what time does it show on the mirror?
(1)4 hrs. 15 min. (2) 5 hrs. 45 min.
Answer key
Calendars
Clocks

1. 2 Total number of odd days = 1600 years have 0 odd
day + 300 years have 1 odd day + 49
Jan have 5 odd days = 0 + 1 + 5 + 5 = 4 odd days So, the day was Thursday.
2. 4 1600 years have 0 odd day
200 years have 2x5 = 10, i.e., 3 odd days.
years. That is, 17 x 2 + 51 =85 days, i.e., 1 odd day.
of odd days = 31 (Jan.) + 28(Feb.) + 31 (Mar.) + 30(Apr.) + 31 (May)+ 30(Jun.) + 31
(Jul.) + 31 (Aug.) + 30(Sep.) + 2(Oct.)
Total odd days = 0 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 6 odd days.
The day was Saturday.
3.3 15 Aug., 1947 = (1600 + 300 + 46) years + 1 Jan. I
(1600 + 300 + 46) years + 365
(1600 + 300 + 46) years + (365
yea and 35 ordinary years) + 3 = 5 odd days. .
4. 3 83 years contain 20 leap years and 63 ordinary
5 odd days. 1983 years contain (0 + 1+5) i.e., 6 odd days. Number of days from Jan.,
1984 to 31st Oct., 1984 = (31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31) = 305 days
= 4 odd days. .-. Total number of odd days = 6 + 4 = 10 i.
So, 31st Oct., 1984 was Wednesday.
5. 2 20th June, 1837 means "1836
(1)4 hrs. 15 min. (2) 5 hrs. 45 min. (3) 5 hrs. 15 min. (4) 5 hrs. 30 min
1. 2 Total number of odd days = 1600 years have 0 odd
day + 300 years have 1 odd day + 49 years (12 leap + 37 ordinary) have 5 odd days + 26 days of
Jan have 5 odd days = 0 + 1 + 5 + 5 = 4 odd days So, the day was Thursday.
1600 years have 0 odd day
200 years have 2x5 = 10, i.e., 3 odd days. 68 years contain 17 leap years and 51 ordin
That is, 17 x 2 + 51 =85 days, i.e., 1 odd day. In 1869, up to 2nd Oct., total number
= 31 (Jan.) + 28(Feb.) + 31 (Mar.) + 30(Apr.) + 31 (May)+ 30(Jun.) + 31
(Jul.) + 31 (Aug.) + 30(Sep.) + 2(Oct.) = 275 days = 2 odd days.
d days = 0 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 6 odd days.

15 Aug., 1947 = (1600 + 300 + 46) years + 1 Jan. I 15 Aug. of 1947
(1600 + 300 + 46) years + 365- 16 Aug. to 31 Dec 1947
46) years + (365 - 138) days Number of odd days = 0 + 1 +1 (from 11 leap
yea and 35 ordinary years) + 3 = 5 odd days. .-. The day was Friday.
83 years contain 20 leap years and 63 ordinary years and therefore (40 + 0) odd days i.e.,
1983 years contain (0 + 1+5) i.e., 6 odd days. Number of days from Jan.,
1984 to 31st Oct., 1984 = (31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31) = 305 days
mber of odd days = 6 + 4 = 10 i.e 3 odd days.
So, 31st Oct., 1984 was Wednesday.
20th June, 1837 means "1836 complete years + fit


years (12 leap + 37 ordinary) have 5 odd days + 26 days of
68 years contain 17 leap years and 51 ordinary
to 2nd Oct., total number
= 31 (Jan.) + 28(Feb.) + 31 (Mar.) + 30(Apr.) + 31 (May)+ 30(Jun.) + 31
15 Aug. of 1947 =
=
138) days Number of odd days = 0 + 1 +1 (from 11 leap
years and therefore (40 + 0) odd days i.e.,
1983 years contain (0 + 1+5) i.e., 6 odd days. Number of days from Jan.,
1984 to 31st Oct., 1984 = (31 + 29 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 31 + 30 + 31) = 305 days

5 months of the year 1837 + 20 days of June" 1600 years give
no odd day 200 years give 3 odd days 36 years give 3 odd days. [36
years contain 9 leap years and 27 ordinary year Therefore, (27 + 18 =) 45 odd days = 3
odd days.] :. 1836 years give (0 + 3 + 3) = 6 odd days Now, from first January to 20th,
June, we have, Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. odd days: 3 + 0 + 3 + 2+ 3 + 6 = 17
i.e., 3 odd days. Total number of odd days = (6 + 3) = 9 odd da) i.e., 2 odd days.
This means that the 20th June fell on the 2nd d< commencing from Monday. Therefore
the required da was Tuesday.
6. 2 Counting the number of days after 23rd April, 1984 have: April may
June July August days: 7 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 15 =114 days Number
of odd days in 114 days =
114
7
= 16 weeks + 2 odd days 2nd day after Monday is
Wednesday.
7. 3 It is given that 3
rd
March, 1984 was a Sunday So, 3
rd
March, 1987, was three days after
Sunday, i.e., o Wednesday. Number of days from 3rd March, 1987 to
13th July 1987: March April May June July Days: 28 + 30 + 31 +
30 + 31 = 150 =
150
7
= 3 odd days 3rd day
after Wednesday is Saturday.
8.1 It is given that 10th April, 1883 was a Wednesday. Number of days from 10th April,
1883 to 23rd August 1883 April May June July August
:
Days: 20 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 23 = 135
Number of odd days in 135 days =
135
7
= 2 odd days.
2 days after Wednesday is Friday. Number of odd days from 23rd August 1879 to 23rd
August 1883 are five. So, 23rd August, 1879 is five days back to Friday is Sunday.
9.3 First we look for the leap years during this period. 1997, 1998, 1999 are not leap years.
1998 and 1999 together have net 2 odd days. Number of days remaining in 1997 = 365 -
16 = 349 days = 49 weeks 6 odd days. Total number of odd days =
2 + 6 + 4=12 days = 7 days (1 week) + 5 odd days Hence, January 4,2000 will be 5 days
beyond Thursday i.e., it was Tuesday.
10.4 Year 2000 is a leap year. Therefore, March 5, 2000 will be two days beyond Friday,
i.e., on Sunday.
11.1 Counting the number of days after 3rd November, 1987 we have:



Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr.
Days: 27 + 31 + 31 + 29 + 31 + 4 = 153 days, containing 6 odd days, i.e., (7 -
6) = 1 day beyond the day on 4th April, 1988. So, the day was Tuesday.
12.3 We go on counting the odd days from 1991 onwards till the sum is divisible by 7. The
number of such days are 14 up to the year 2032. So, the calendar for 1991 will be
repeated in the year 2002.
13.3 The year 2004 is a leap year and a leap year repeats itself after 28 years 2004 + 28 = 2032
So, 2032 will have the same calendar as that of 2004.
14.2 As the given year starts and ends with Monday means the next year will start with
Tuesday. Hence, the given year is a non-leap year. There will be 53 Mondays in the year.
15.1 1st April, 2012: 2000 + 11 + Number of days from 1st January 2012 to
1st April, 2012. Number of odd days in 2000 years = 0 Number of odd days in 11
years = 13
January February March April
Odd days: 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 =8
Total number of odd days = 8 + 13 + 0 = 21 = 0 odd days. Hence, 3st April,
2012 is a Sunday. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th of April, 2012 are Sunday's.

Clocks
1. 3 Angle traced by hour-hand in 12 hrs. = 360 Angle traced by
hour-hand in 5 hrs 10 min. i.e.
31
6
hrs. = (
360
12

31
6
) = 155
2.4 Angle traced by hour-hand in 6 hours = (
360
12
6) = 180
3.2 When the two hands of the clock coincide, then the angle between them is 0.
49 min.
4.2 The angle between the two hands of a clock at 8:30 is
5. 2 At 5 o'clock, the minute-
Case (i) : Minute-hand is 3 min. spaces behind the hour
minute-hand has to gain (25
22 min. are gained in (
3 min. apart at 24 min. past 5. Case (ii): Minute
hand. In this case, the minute
are gained in 60 min.
28 min. are gained in (
The hands will be 3 minutes apart
6. 3 The hands of a clock coincide 11 times i
coincide only once, i.e. at 12 O'clock).
in a day.
7.1 In a correct clock, the minute
60 minutes. To be together again, the minute
hand. 55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.
When the two hands of the clock coincide, then the angle between them is 0.
Therefore, the hands of the clock are together at 9 hrs.
the two hands of a clock at 8:30 is

-hand and the hour-hand are 25 min. spaces apart.
hand is 3 min. spaces behind the hour-hand. In this case, the
hand has to gain (25-3) = 22 min. spaces. Now, 55 min. are gained in 60 min.
22)min = 24 min. The hands will be
3 min. apart at 24 min. past 5. Case (ii): Minute-hand is 3 min. spaces ahead of the hour
In this case, the minute-hand has to gain (25 + 3) = 28 min. spaces
28) =30 min.
be 3 minutes apart at 30 min. past 5. 11
The hands of a clock coincide 11 times in every 12 hours (Since between 11 and 1, they
coincide only once, i.e. at 12 O'clock). The hands of a clock coincide 22 times
In a correct clock, the minute-hand gains 55 minute spaces over the hour-
be together again, the minute-hand must gain 60 minutes over the hour
hand. 55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.
When the two hands of the clock coincide, then the angle between them is 0.
Therefore, the hands of the clock are together at 9 hrs.
hand are 25 min. spaces apart.
In this case, the
Now, 55 min. are gained in 60 min.
The hands will be
. spaces ahead of the hour-
Now, 55 min.
n every 12 hours (Since between 11 and 1, they
The hands of a clock coincide 22 times
-hand in every
hand must gain 60 minutes over the hour-
60 min. spaces are gained in
But they are together at an interval of
8. 1 In a correct clock, the hands of a clock coincide every
9. 2 Time from 12 p.m. on Monday to 2 p.m. on the following Monday = 7 days 2 hours =
170 hours
Watch is correct 2 days 2 hrs. after 12 p.m. 0 Monday i.e., it will be correct at 2 p.m. on
Wednesday
10. 2 Time from 7 a.m. to 4.15p.m. = 9hrs15min.=

3 min. 5 sec. of this clock = 3 min. of the correct clock
this clock = hrs. of the correct clock.
60 min. spaces are gained in x 65min. =65 min.
But they are together at an interval of 64 minutes. Gain in every 64 minutes.

In a correct clock, the hands of a clock coincide every

Time from 12 p.m. on Monday to 2 p.m. on the following Monday = 7 days 2 hours =
170 hrs. Now, min. are gained in 170 hrs.

t 2 days 2 hrs. after 12 p.m. 0 Monday i.e., it will be correct at 2 p.m. on
Time from 7 a.m. to 4.15p.m. = 9hrs15min.= hrs
3 min. 5 sec. of this clock = 3 min. of the correct clock
hrs. of the correct clock.

ain in every 64 minutes.
Time from 12 p.m. on Monday to 2 p.m. on the following Monday = 7 days 2 hours =
min. are gained in 170 hrs.
t 2 days 2 hrs. after 12 p.m. 0 Monday i.e., it will be correct at 2 p.m. on
hrs. of
correct clock. . The correct time is 9 hrs. after 7 a.m. i.e. 4 p.m
11. 3 Total time in hours from Sunday at 4 p.m. to the followin
16 = 160 hrs.
Wednesday at 1.36 a.m
12. 3 Total number of hours from Monday at 8 a.m
= 58 ft: 24 hrs. 10 min. of this clock are same as 24 hrs. o; correct clock.
Wednesday be 5 : 36 p.m.

13.2 Total number of hours from 5 a.m. on first day to 10 p.m. on 4th day is 89 hrs. 23 hrs. 44
min. of this clock are same as 24 hrs. of a correct clock.
hrs. of this clock = 24 hrs. of correct clock
89 hrs. of this = (
time is 11 p.m.
14.3 Difference in minute between the two clocks in one hour = 1 minute. Number of hours =
11 hours. In 11 hours, one of the clock gains 22 minutes
The other clock which gains 1 minute per hour shows the time as 9:11 p.m.
. the correct clock = 9 hrs. of the
The correct time is 9 hrs. after 7 a.m. i.e. 4 p.m
Total time in hours from Sunday at 4 p.m. to the following Sunday at 8 a.m. = 6 x 24 +
The watch was correct on
Total number of hours from Monday at 8 a.m following Wednesday at 6 p.m. 24 x 2 + 10
= 58 ft: 24 hrs. 10 min. of this clock are same as 24 hrs. o; correct clock.
The correct time on the
Wednesday be 5 : 36 p.m.
Total number of hours from 5 a.m. on first day to 10 p.m. on 4th day is 89 hrs. 23 hrs. 44
min. of this clock are same as 24 hrs. of a correct clock.
hrs. of this clock = 24 hrs. of correct clock
89) hrs. of correct clock.
Difference in minute between the two clocks in one hour = 1 minute. Number of hours =
11 hours. In 11 hours, one of the clock gains 22 minutes and shows the time as 9:22 p.m.
The other clock which gains 1 minute per hour shows the time as 9:11 p.m.
the correct clock = 9 hrs. of the
Sunday at 8 a.m. = 6 x 24 +
The watch was correct on
following Wednesday at 6 p.m. 24 x 2 + 10

The correct time on the following
Total number of hours from 5 a.m. on first day to 10 p.m. on 4th day is 89 hrs. 23 hrs. 44
The correct
Difference in minute between the two clocks in one hour = 1 minute. Number of hours =
and shows the time as 9:22 p.m.
The other clock which gains 1 minute per hour shows the time as 9:11 p.m.
15. 3 The time shown by the clock when seen in the mirror = 12 hrs. - 6 hrs. 45 min. = 5 hrs. 15
min.