Mathematics · Clocks
A watch showed 5 minutes past 5 on Wednesday evening when the correct time was 5:00 p.m. It loses time uniformly, and was 5 minutes slow at 7:00 p.m. on the ensuing Friday (exactly two days later). When did the watch show the correct time?
Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View
Share:
- 1Thursday 5:00 a.m.
- 2Thursday 5:30 a.m.
- 3Thursday 6:00 p.m.✓
- 4Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Correct answer
Thursday 6:00 p.m.
Download Single Question PDF
Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.
👥
Share with Friends & Study Groups
Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!
Online Test Series
Start Free Mock Test →Preparing for Mathematics?
Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.
Chapter Practice
Practice Clocks MCQs →Want more practice questions on Clocks?
Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.
Related Practice Questions
Recommended practice questions in Mathematics · Clocks