What can be lost, but not returned? -Riddles

1 Answer

Answer :

Life.

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Last Answer : In 24 hours the watch gained 1/2-1/3= 1/6 minute. It would seem it would be 5 minutes fast in 5 X 6= 30 days; that is,the morning of May 31. But already on the morning of May 28 the was 27/6 ... fast. At the close of the day the watch gained 1/2 minute more, so it was 5 minutes fast on may 28.

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Last Answer : d) Depot

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Last Answer : d) All the above are correct

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