SOLUTION: The hour hand of a clock moves from 12 to 5 o’clock. Through how many degrees does it move?

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Question 261684: The hour hand of a clock moves from 12 to 5 o’clock. Through how many degrees does it move?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 to 6 would be 6 hours and 180 degrees.
Set up a ratio.
12 to 5 would be 5 hours.
6%2F5=180%2FX
X=180%2A%285%2F6%29
X=150
X=150 degrees