SOLUTION: a clock shows 12 noon on this monday.. if it loses 1/2% time in the first week and 1/4% time in the next week. then what will be time after 2 weeks on monday

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Question 548663: a clock shows 12 noon on this monday..
if it loses 1/2% time in the first week and 1/4% time in the next week.
then what will be time after 2 weeks on monday

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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7*24*.005=.84 hrs
7*24*.0025=.24 hrs
.84+.24=1.08 hrs
60*.08=4.8 min
.8*60=48 sec
12:00:00
-1:04:48
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10:55:12
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Ed