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The ten digits of a digital clock are shown below.

 

I have a 12 hour digital clock which shows the time, using four digits, on a piece of glass, so it can be seen from both sides.

At what time between 3 o'clock and 10 o'clock will the time look the same from both sides?
 
 


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