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From the time on the clock, when will the two hands FIRST be exactly as far apart as the angle drawn beside it?

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  • A25 min past 5
  • B27 3/11 min past 5
  • C23 7/11 min past 5
  • D30 10/11 min past 5

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At 5:00 the minute hand is behind. It must close to behind, a gain of min past is the later time, 20° ahead; is when they overlap.)
Answer: C) 23 7/11 min past 5

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