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Between the times on clocks A and B, how many times does the seconds hand pass over the minute hand? (Count only passes strictly after A.)

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  • A11
  • B590
  • C9
  • D10

Step-by-Step Solution

A shows 2:00:00 and B shows 2:10:00. The seconds hand gains per minute on the minute hand, so it passes it every min. In 10 min: , so 9 passes. (10 assumes one pass a minute.)
Answer: C) 9

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