IKMC 2027 - Grades 7-8 - Self-study SET 10 - Thematic Batch 3 Question 7

Each time a clock's minute hand reaches 9, it falls back to 6. The same happens to the hour hand at 9. Otherwise the clock runs normally. It now shows 8:32. Which listed time cannot be the correct current time?

Original printed choices: A) 2h17; B) 5h52; C) 11h02; D) 5h17; E) 2h32

Editorial task: Explain the literal model, the source method and any necessary correction.