An accurate clock shows 8 o’clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o’clock in the afternoon?
Question and options
An accurate clock shows 8 o’clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o’clock in the afternoon?
- 144°
- 150°
- 168°
- 180°
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 180°
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. is 6 hours; the hour hand moves 30 degrees per hour, so 6 x 30 = 180 degrees.
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