A clock seen through a mirror show quarter past three. What is the correct time shown by the clock?

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  1. 9:45
  2. 9:15
  3. 8:45
  4. 3:15

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Option 3 : 8:45
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Given: A clock seen through a mirror show quarter past three

It means time showing in mirror image of the clock is 3:15.

Concept used: For mirror image time is given by

(11-hours) : (60-minutes)

Calculation:

Hours = 3

Minutes = 15

Original time 

(11 - 3) : (60 - 15)

8 : 45 

Thus, actual time is 8 : 45.

Hence, "Option 3" is the correct answer.

Important PointsConcept used: For mirror image time is given by:

If it is 12 hours clock, then subtract given time from 11:60 hrs,

if it is 24 hrs clock, then subtract given time from 23:60 hrs.

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