At what time (approximately) (in PM) between 2 PM and 3 PM will the hour and minute hands of the clock be opposite to each other?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
To calculate the time between the hands of a clock,
the formula is:
H = 2 (Initial hour)
θ = 180° (Since the hands are opposite)
When we round 43.63 to the nearest integer,
it comes to approximately 44 minutes.
The correct answer is D) 2:44.