When do the hands of a watch point in opposing directions between 4 and 5 o'clock?
A. 45 min. past 4
B. 40 min. past 4
C. 50 4/11 min. past 4
D. 54 6/11 min. past 4
Answer:D
When do the hands of a watch point in opposing directions between 4 and 5 o'clock?
A. 45 min. past 4 B. 40 min. past 4 C. 50 4/11 min. past 4 D. 54 6/11 min. past 4
Explanation: The hands of the watch are 20 minutes apart at 4 o'clock.They must be 30 minutes apart to be in opposing directions.The minute hand must acquire 50 minute gaps.Spaces for 55 minutes are earned in 60 minutes; spaces for 50 minutes are gained in 60/55 x 50 minutes, or 54 6/11 minutes.