Look at the clock.
- How many minutes does it take for the minute hand to move from number 2 to 10?
- If the clock is 35 min slow, what is the correct time?
- If the clock is 25 min fast, what is the correct time?
(a)
Time that the clock takes for the minute hand to move from number 2 to 10
= 40 min
(b)
35 min after 5.10 p.m. = 5.45 p.m.
Correct time if the clock is 35 min slow is 5.45 p.m.
(c)
25 min before 5.10 p.m. = 4.45 p.m.
Correct time if the clock is 25 min fast is 4.45 p.m.
Answer(s): (a) 40 min; (b) 5.45 p.m.; (c) 4.45 p.m.