When a watch shows 5:15. if minute hand points towards the east, then in which…

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When a watch shows 5:15. if minute hand points towards the east, then in which direction will the hour hand point at 6:00?

  1. A.

    North

  2. B.

    South

  3. C.

    North-West

  4. D.

    South-west

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Correct answer: B

Explanation: If the minute hand at 15 minutes points east, then 3 o'clock points east.

Mapping:

  • 12 → north

  • 3 → east

  • 6 → south

  • 9 → west

Therefore, at 6:00 the hour hand will point to 6, which corresponds to south.

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