Multiple choice

How many times a day does the hands of a clock meet each other at 180 degrees?

  1. 11 times

  2. 22 times

  3. 44 times

  4. 12 times
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The hour and minute hands are 180 degrees apart 22 times in 12 hours. In 24 hours (a full day), this occurs 44 times. However, the hour and minute hands actually form 180° 11 times every 12 hours (not 22), giving 22 times per day. The hands coincide 11 times per 12 hours and are 180° apart 11 times per 12 hours.

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