Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

How many times are the hands of a clock at right angle in a day?

  1. 24

  2. 22

  3. 44

  4. 48
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Explanation

In every hour, the hands are at a right angle twice, except during the 3-4 and 9-10 periods where they only occur once relative to the hour start. This results in 22 times every 12 hours, or 44 times in a 24-hour day.

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