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Aptitude · Q146

Problems On H.C.F And L.C.M

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 146

Q146

Four bells begin to toll together and toll respectively at intervals of 6, 7, 8 and 9 seconds. In 1.54 hours, how many times do they toll together and in what interval (seconds)?

A.
14, 504
B.
14, 480
C.
12, 504
Answer
D.
16, 580

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Interval after which the bells will toll together = (LCM of 6, 7, 8, 9) sec = 504 sec.
In 1.54 hours, they will toll together