shishir sarker
7 years ago

A clock strikes once at 1 o'clock, twice at 2o'clock , thrice at 3 o'clock and so on. How many times will it strikes in 24 hours?

A. 156

B. 162

C. 150

D. 122

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

clock strikes once at 1 o'clock, twice at 2o'clock , thrice at 3 o'clock so on.
then clock strikes in 12 hour = 1 + 2 + 3 + ..... + 12 = 78
Therefore clock strikes in 24 hour = 78 X 2 = 156.

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Comments (2)

  1. Premlata Chauhan
    Premlata Chauhan:
    7 years ago

    Nice question

  2. Shishir Sarker
    Shishir Sarker:
    7 years ago

    explanation needed

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