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Between the time shown and the next hour, when will the hands be in a straight line pointing opposite ways?

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  • A38 2/11 min past 4
  • B56 4/11 min past 4
  • C54 6/11 min past 4
  • D50 min past 4

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At 4:00 the minute hand is behind. To be ahead it gains min past is a right angle; 50 min ignores the hour hand's motion.)
Answer: C) 54 6/11 min past 4

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