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Alarms from three clocks sound every 2, 4 and 6 hours respectively. If started together, how many times do all three ring together in 3 days?

A3
B9
C6
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 6
1. The alarms coincide at the LCM of 2, 4, 6 = 12 hours. 2. 3 days = 72 hours. 3. Multiples of 12 within 72 (at 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72) = 6 times. _Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.96._
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