Aptitude - Clock - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Clock - General Questions (Q.No. 18)
18.
How many times in a day, the hands of a clock are straight?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 12 hours, the hands coincide or are in opposite direction 22 times.
In 24 hours, the hands coincide or are in opposite direction 44 times a day.
Discussion:
41 comments Page 2 of 5.
Zaman said:
1 decade ago
This is really confusing because we generally mean straight to be 180 degree that is straight but opposite in direction. In this concept, the answer should be 22. So, bro. @Nitesh Nandwana, could you tell me where did you get your explanation?
SABU said:
4 years ago
According to me, it would be 1 + 23 X 2 = 47 times.
The explanation is like this:
1st Hour: 1 time (starting point to be ignored but the ending point to be considered).
2nd Hour to 24th Hour: 2 times every hour.
So, it would be 47 times.
The explanation is like this:
1st Hour: 1 time (starting point to be ignored but the ending point to be considered).
2nd Hour to 24th Hour: 2 times every hour.
So, it would be 47 times.
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Ganesh said:
1 decade ago
Its simple in 24 hours the hands of the clock 22 time coincide and 22 times in strait line of opposite directions thus both are in strait line so 22+22=44.
Here coincide + opposite directions.
Here coincide + opposite directions.
Saurabh rai said:
1 decade ago
In an hour both the hands cannot be in a straight line for 2 times, whether it is in opposite direction or not. Have a practical experience over your watch, it will clear your doubts better.
Akshay said:
1 decade ago
Question is about coincide, not same or opposite direction.
In 12 hours = 11 coincide points.
And in 24 hours it will be 22 times.
As simple and you guys are confusing other also.
In 12 hours = 11 coincide points.
And in 24 hours it will be 22 times.
As simple and you guys are confusing other also.
Peter gipson said:
8 years ago
What about, Hour hand on 12-minute hand on 6 then hour hand on 12 plus 1 minute and the minute hand on 6 plus 1?
It maybe equals 29 in 12 hours x 2 equals 58.
It maybe equals 29 in 12 hours x 2 equals 58.
Anonymous said:
1 decade ago
Question isn't about "coincide" it is about being "straight".
Please read the question carefully. Indeed 44 is the answer.
Please read the question carefully. Indeed 44 is the answer.
Suhas said:
2 years ago
When the time is 5:40, then what is the angle between the hour hand & the minute hand of a clock?
Can anyone answer this?
Can anyone answer this?
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T subhadra said:
4 years ago
Only 90 degree it will comes 44times in one day.
Other ways 180degree.
And 0degree, it will come in one day only 22 times.
Other ways 180degree.
And 0degree, it will come in one day only 22 times.
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Narinder said:
9 years ago
If it coincides 22 times in 12 hrs and 22 in next 12. Then where is in between time. Means 44 + 1 = 45 should be there.
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