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A beacon flashes its light every 12 seconds, another every 18 seconds and a third every minute. First time, the three beacons flash simultaneously at 6.30 pm. At what time will the three beacons flash simultaneously second time?

A. 6.32 pm
B. 6.33 pm
C. 6.36 pm
D. 6.38 pm
E. 6.39 pm
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We see that the third beacon flashes every 60 seconds. Since the least common multiple of 12, 18 and 60 is 180, the second time all three beacons flash together is 180 seconds, or 3 minutes, after 6:30 pm, i.e., at 6:33 pm.

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LCM (12,18, 60) = 180 second = 180/60 min = 3 min
Next simultaneous flash = 6.30 + 3 min = 6.33 pm
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Bunuel
A beacon flashes its light every 12 seconds, another every 18 seconds and a third every minute. First time, the three beacons flash simultaneously at 6.30 pm. At what time will the three beacons flash simultaneously second time?

A. 6.32 pm
B. 6.33 pm
C. 6.36 pm
D. 6.38 pm
E. 6.39 pm
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