- A16 4/11 min past 3
- B41 7/13 min past 3
- C49 1/11 min past 3
- D45 min past 3
Step-by-Step Solution
Measured clockwise from 12, the hour hand is at 90 + m/2 and the minute hand at 6m. Equal distances on either side of 12 means 6m = 360 − (90 + m/2), so 6.5m = 270, m = 540/13 = 41 7/13. (45 min forgets the hour hand moves; 16 4/11 min is when they overlap.)
Answer: B) 41 7/13 min past 3