How many times in a day are the hands of a clock in a straight line facing opposite directions?

Jillian Vang

Jillian Vang

Answered question

2023-01-04

How many times in a day are the hands of a clock in a straight line facing opposite directions?
A) 20
B) 24
C) 48
D) 22

Answer & Explanation

Tambourcjr

Tambourcjr

Beginner2023-01-05Added 2 answers

The correct answer is D 22
A clock's hands point in opposite directions (in the same straight line) 11 times every 12 hours (because they only point in opposite directions at 6 o'clock between 5 and 7 o'clock).
Thus, in a day, the hands point in the opposite directions 22 times.

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