SOLUTION: Through how many degrees does the hour hand of a clock turn in going from 1 o'clock to 6 o'clock? a. 100 b. 120 c. 150 d. 110 e. None of these

Question 282782: Through how many degrees does the hour hand of a clock turn in going
from 1 o'clock to 6 o'clock?
a. 100 b. 120 c. 150 d. 110 e. None of these
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Through how many degrees does the hour hand of a clock turn in going
from 1 o'clock to 6 o'clock?
a. 100 b. 120 c. 150 d. 110 e. None of these
.
Each number on the clock face represents 1/12 of a circle.
Going from 1 to 6 means
6-1 = 5 of these 1/12
5 * 1/12 = 5/12
.
A circle has 360 deg so:
5/12 * 360 = 150 degrees
.
Answer: c.
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