A watch is 1 minute slow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 2 minutes fast at 1 p.m. on Thursday. When did it show the correct time?

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asked Sep 07, 2023 at 09:12
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Time from 1 p.m. on Tuesday to 1 p.m. on Thursday = 48 hours. So, the watch gains (1 + 2) min or 3 min in 48 hrs. Now, 3 min are gained in 48 hrs. So, 1 min is gained in (48/3) = 16 hrs.
answered Sep 07, 2023 at 09:12

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