When seen through a mirror, a clock shows 3:30. What is the correct time?

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To determine the correct time when the mirror image of a clock shows **3:30**:

1. **Understand the concept of mirror reflection for clocks:**  
   The mirror image of a clock reflects the time as if it were flipped horizontally. For a standard 12-hour clock, the formula to find the correct time is:  
   $$ 	ext{Correct Time} = 11:60 - 	ext{Mirror Time}. $$

2. **Substitute the given time (3:30):**  
   $$ 	ext{Correct Time} = 11:60 - 3:30. $$

3. **Perform subtraction:**  
   - Subtract minutes: $$ 60 - 30 = 30. $$  
   - Subtract hours: $$ 11 - 3 = 8. $$  
   Thus, the correct time is **8:30**.

Therefore, the correct time is **8:30**, which corresponds to option **(b)**.

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