Q. At what time between 7.02 and 8.02 will the hands of a watch be in the straight line but no together?
When the hands of the clock are in the same straight line but not together, they are 30 minute spaces apart. At 7 o'clock, they are 25 min. spaces apart. Minute hand must gain only 5 min. space 55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min. 5 min. spaces are gained in (60/55 × 5) min = 5 (5/11) min. Required time = 5 (5/11) min. past 7.
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