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How many times are the hands of a clock at 90° between 3 PM and 4 PM?

Correct answer: B. 2

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation

To determine how many times the hands of a clock are at 90° between 3 PM and 4 PM, consider the positions of the hands. The minute hand moves 360° in 60 minutes, while the hour hand moves 30° in 60 minutes. This means every hour, the hands form a 90° angle twice. Specifically, between 3 PM and 4 PM, the hands form a 90° angle at approximately 3:15 and again at approximately 3:45. Therefore, the correct answer is 2. Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect, as they do not accurately represent the number of times the hands form a 90° angle within the specified timeframe.

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