A watch gains 5 minutes in every hour. How many degrees does its second hand move in one (true) minute?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: 390°

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
A correct second hand completes 360° per true minute. A fast watch completes more revolutions per true minute. With a gain of 5 minutes per hour, the faster dial covers 65 indicated minutes in 60 true minutes.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Gain = 5 min per 60 min.
  • Second hand turns 360° per indicated minute.


Concept / Approach:
Revolutions per true minute = 65/60. Degrees per true minute = (65/60) * 360.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Degrees/min = (65/60) * 360 = 65 * 6 = 390°.



Verification / Alternative check:
If it were correct, it would be 360°; since it is faster, 390° makes sense.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
375°, 380°, 365° underestimate; 360° ignores the gain.



Common Pitfalls:
Adding 5° instead of proportionally scaling revolutions.



Final Answer:
390°

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