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There is a clock which shows false timing ie it shows 20 minutes less for each 1 hour. If the clock shows 12 noon now how many minutes will be lost when it shows 2 pm ?
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For 1 hour, 20 minutes is slower, then for
06 minutes - 2 minutes is slower
30 minutes - 10 minutes
Actual time | false time
12 12
01 PM 12:40 PM (20 minutes slower)
02 PM 01:20 PM
03 PM 02:00 PM
So, when the actual time is 3 pm, the false time is 2 pm.
So, it loses 60 minutes when it shows 2 pm.