Interval of change = (L.C.M of 48,72,108)sec.=432sec. So, the lights will agin change simultaneously after every 432 seconds i.e,7 min.12sec Hence , next simultaneous change will take place at 8:27:12 hrs.
The number students in each room = HCF of 70,98 and 126 =14 In each room , maximum 14 students can be seated. Total number students = 70 + 98 +126 =294 Number of rooms required = 294/14 =21