Question

A clock loses 5 seconds every 12 minutes. At this rate, how many minutes will the clock lose in a 24-hour period?

Answer 1

10 minutes b/c some one already put an answer

Answer 2

• Answer:

10 minutes

• Step-by-step explanation:

24h = 24x60min = 1440min

5 sec ............. 12 min

x sec ..........1440 min

x = 1440*5/12 = 600 sec = 10 min