How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes?

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How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes?

[A].	32 8/11 min.
[B].	36 5/11 min.
[C].	90 min.
[D].	96 min.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

55 min. spaces are covered in 60 min.

60 min. spaces are covered in		60	x 60	min.	= 65	5	min.
		55				11

Loss in 64 min. =		65	5	- 64		=	16	min.
			11				11

Loss in 24 hrs =		16	x	1	x 24 x 60	min.	=	32	8	min.
		11		64					11

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