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Measured clockwise from XII, through what angle has the hour hand of this clock turned since 12 o'clock?

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  • A264°
  • B252°
  • C240°
  • D144°

Step-by-Step Solution

The clock shows 8:24. The hour hand turns 30° per hour and 0.5° per minute: °. (240° ignores the 24 minutes; 144° is the minute hand's angle.)
Answer: B) 252°

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