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What is time 15 hours before 11 p.m.?

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Question

What is time 15 hours before 11 p.m.?

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Solution 1

15 ≡ x (mod 12)

15 – x = 12n

15 – x is a multiple of 12 x must be 3.

∴ The time 15 hrs before 11 O’clock is 11 – 3 = 8 O’ clock i.e. 8 a.m.

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Solution 2

Here, 

11 p.m. = 23 hours

∴ The time 15 hrs before 11 O’clock is 23 – 15 = 8 O’clock i.e., 8 a.m.

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Chapter 2: Numbers and Sequences - Exercise 2.3 [Page 51]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 10 SSLC TN Board
Chapter 2 Numbers and Sequences
Exercise 2.3 | Q 6 | Page 51
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