Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Question:

Four bells ring simultaneously at a certain instant.  Thereafter, they ring at intervals of 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 seconds respectively. In how many minutes will they ring together again for the first time?

Options:

12 min

18 min

15 min

17 min

Correct Answer:

18 min

Explanation:

LCM of (6, 8, 10, 12, and 24) = 1080 seconds = 18 min

Hence, 

The bells will ring again together for the first time after 18 min