When a watch shows 5:15. if minute hand points towards the east, then in which…
2025
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?
- A.
North
- B.
South
- C.
North-West
- 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.