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An electronic device makes a beep after every 60 sec. Another device makes a beep after every 62 sec. They beeped together at 10 am. The next time, when they would beep together at the earliest is = ?

A. 10.30 am

B. 10.31 am

C. 10.59 am

D. 11 am

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Interval of change
= (LCM of 60 and 62) sec
= 1860 sec
= 31 min
So, the devices would beep together 31 min after 10 am
i,e; at 10.31 am

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  1. Sai Prasad
    Sai Prasad :
    4 years ago

    Why we use lcm sir.....

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