How many times in a day are the hands of a clock straight?
2022
How many times in a day are the hands of a clock straight?
- A.
22 times
- B.
24 times
- C.
44 times
- D.
8 times
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Correct answer: C
The hands of a clock are said to be straight when the angle between them is either:
0° (overlapping), or
180° (opposite directions)
In every 12-hour period:
The hands coincide (0°) → 11 times
The hands are opposite (180°) → 11 times
Therefore, in 12 hours:
11+11=22
In a full day (24 hours):
22×2=44