How many times in a day, the hands of a clock are straight?
A. 22
B. 24
C. 44
D. 48
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
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.
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The hands of a clock point in opposite directions (in the same straight line) 11 times in every 12 hours (because between 5 and 7 they point in opposite directions at 6 o'clock only).
So, in a day, the hands point in the opposite directions 22 times.