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After the time shown and before the clock next strikes the hour, how many times are the hands at right angles?

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  • A1
  • B2
  • C0
  • D3

Step-by-Step Solution

At 2:00 the minute hand is behind; by 3:00 it is ahead (i.e. behind). It passes ahead once (at min past 2); the next right angle is exactly at 3:00, which is not before the hour. So only 1. (2 is the usual "twice an hour" rule.)
Answer: A) 1

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