Ramya sees her wall clock and it shows 3:50, where hour hand points east. Which side does
minute hand point?
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A.
North east
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B.
South east
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C.
South west
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D.
North west
Correct Answer:
D. North west
Explanation:
To determine the direction of the minute hand at 3:50 when the hour hand points east, follow these steps: - Analyze the standard clock positions: In a standard orientation where 12 is North and 3 is East, the minute hand at 50 minutes points exactly at the number 10. This position is located between North (12) and West (9), making it North-West. - Align with the given condition: At 3:50, the hour hand is positioned between 3 and 4. If this specific position is defined as East, the clock face is rotated slightly. However, the relative relationship between the numbers remains constant. - Map the directions: Since the hour hand (near the 3 mark) is East, the 12 o'clock mark represents North and the 9 o'clock mark represents West. - Determine the final direction: The minute hand at 3:50 is on the 10. Since 10 falls between the 9 (West) and the 12 (North), the minute hand points North-West.The correct answer is North-West.
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