Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?

  1. 144º

  2. 150º

  3. 168º

  4. 180º

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The hour hand moves 360 degrees in 12 hours, which is 30 degrees per hour. From 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM is 6 hours. 6 hours multiplied by 30 degrees per hour equals 180 degrees.