Clocks & Calendars · Question 7 · Medium
At what time between 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock will the hour and minute hands of a clock be together?
- 10 10/11 minutes past 2
- 10 minutes past 2
- 11 minutes past 2
- 10 5/11 minutes past 2
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 10 10/11 minutes past 2
Explanation: At 2:00 the minute hand is 60° behind. It gains 5.5° per minute, so it catches up in 60 ÷ 5.5 = 120/11 = 10 10/11 minutes.
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