Word Problem

Question

The minute hand of a clock moves from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock, or 1/4 of a complete revolution. Through how many degrees does it move?

Answer 1

As you know, Jim, a circle is 360⁰ and a watch divides the circle in to 12 parts for the 12 hours. That means every hour spans 360/12 = 30⁰. Therefore 3 hours *30⁰/hour = 90⁰.

 

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