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Kunal starts his homework at the time shown. At what time, after this, will the two hands of the clock first point in exactly opposite directions?

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  • A40 min past 2
  • B21 9/11 min past 2
  • C43 7/11 min past 2
  • D45 min past 2

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At 2:00 the minute hand is behind the hour hand. To be opposite it must get ahead, i.e. gain at per minute: min past 2.
Answer: C) 43 7/11 min past 2

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