Q102
The traffic lights at three different road crossings change after 24 seconds, 36 seconds, and 54 seconds respectively. If they all change simultaneously at 10:15:00 AM, then at what time will they again change simultaneously ?
A.
10:16:54 AM
B.
10:18:36 Am
AnswerC.
10:17:02 AM
D.
10:22:12 AM
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
LCM of left(24, 36, 54)⇒ 12 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 216 sec
⇒ They will change simultaneously after every 216 seconds
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ 3 minute 36 seconds
⇒ They change 1st at 10:15:00 AM
So, again they change at = 10:18:36 AM