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Aptitude · Q145

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 145

Q145

Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 seconds respectively. In 30 minutes , how many times do they toll together ?

A.
4
B.
10
C.
15
D.
16
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
LCM of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 is 120
So the bells will toll together after every 120 seconds, i.e., 2 minutes
In 30 minutes, they will toll together