If a clock takes 22 seconds to strike 12, how much time

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If a clock takes 22 seconds to strike 12, how much time will it take to strike 6?

1. 10 seconds
2. 12 seconds
3. 14 seconds
4. None of these

Correct Option: A

As per the given above question , we can say that
In order to hear 12 strikes, there are 11 intervals (12 - 1) and time of each interval is uniform.

Hence, time to hear each strike is	22	= 2 seconds	.
	11

Now, to hear six strikes, there are ( 6 - 1) = 5
Total time to hear six strikes in 2 seconds = 5 × 2 = 10 seconds.
Hence, it will take 10 seconds for a clock to strike 6.