Question

Train A arrives at central station on the hour and every 12 minutes. Train B arrives on the hour and every 15 minutes. When do both trains arrive at the
same time?

A) On the hour and 30 minutes past the hour
B) On the hour and 15 minutes to the hour
C) On the hour and 27 minutes past the hour
D) On the hour

Please explain why you chose the answer and how you achieved it

Answer 1

2________24___________30
3________36___________45
4________48___________60
5________60, found common minute count. 

60 minutes.__________A____________B
__________0____________0
1________12___________15