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The priest told the devotee, "The temple bell is rung at regular interval of 45 minutes. The last bell was rung 5 min ago. The next bell is due to be rung at 7.45 am". At what time did the priest give this information to the devotee ?
1) 7.40 am
2) 7.05 am
3) 7.00 am
4) 6.55 am
5) None of these

A

`7.40` am

B

`7.05 am`

C

`7.00am`

D

6.5 am

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The correct Answer is:
B
According to the question the last bell rang 45 minutes before 7.45 am
i.e. at (7.45 am - 45 minute) =7.00 am
[ `:.` The last bell was rung five minutes ago]
Theefore the information was given at (7.00 am + 5 minute) =7.05 am.
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