SOLUTION: In 24 minutes, how many degrees will the hour hand have traveled? a. 24° b. 60° c. 96° d. 144° e. None of these

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Question 242875: In 24 minutes, how many degrees will the hour hand have traveled?
a. 24° b. 60° c. 96° d. 144° e. None of these
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
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In 24 minutes, how many degrees will the hour hand have traveled?
a. 24° b. 60° c. 96° d. 144° e. None of these

The hour hand turns 360° degrees in 12 hours. So its angular
speed is 360°/12 or 30° per hour. 24 minutes is 24/60 or 2/5
of an hour so the hour hand turns through 2/5ths of 30° or 12°
in 24 minutes.  The correct choice is e. None of these

Edwin