When seen in a mirror, a clock shows the time 8:30. The correct time is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 3:30
A mirror reverses left and right, so each hand appears as far on the other side of the 12 as it really is on its own side. The mirror time and the real time therefore add up to 12:00, written as 11:60 when minutes have to be taken away.
Real time \(=\) 11:60 \(-\) 8:30 \(=\) 3:30
