How many times in a day, the hands of a clock are straight? · ABC26GN5193

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Clocks · Exam: I.I.F.T. 2005

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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