ABC26GN5193 · Clocks

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Clocks · Exam: 2005 · Marks: · Difficulty:

How many times in a day, the hands of a clock are straight?
(a)22
(b)24
(c)44
(d)48
Answer
Answer (as printed): C
Explanation
In 12 hours, the hands coincide or are in opposite direction 22 times. ∴ In 24 hours, the hands coincide or are in opposite direction 44 times a day.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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