The train station clock runs too fast and gains 7 minutes every 4 days. How many minutes and seconds will it have gained at the end of 10 days

Verified Answer :

7mins in 4 days
14 mins in 8 days
3.5 mins for 2 days

Answer 17 mins 30 secs

Answer:

17 minute 30 seconds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this question we will apply unitary method.

∵ in 4 days train station clock gains =  7 minutes

∴ in 1 day the clock will gain = \(\frac{7}{4}\) minute

∴ in 10 days train clock will gain = \(\frac{7}{4}\times 10\)

                                                     = \(\frac{7\times 10}{4}\)

                                                     = \(\frac{70}{4}\)

                                                     = \(\frac{35}{2}\)

                                                     = \(17\frac{1}{2}\) minutes

                                                     or 17 minutes 30 seconds.