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At what time between 4 and 5 o'clock will the hands of a watch point in opposite directions?

Correct Answer: 54 6 min. past 4 11

Explanation:

At 4 o'clock, the hands of the watch are 20 min. spaces apart.


To be in opposite directions, they must be 30 min. spaces apart.


∴ Minute hand will have to gain 50 min. spaces.


55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min.



50 min. spaces are gained in 60 x 50 ❩min. or 54 6 min.
55 11



∴ Required time = 54 6 min. past 4.
11


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