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Geometry and TrigonometryEasyDegrees turned by a clock hand

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

The minute hand of a clock moves from the 12 to the 3. Through how many degrees does it turn?

Answer: 90

12 to 3 is a quarter of a full turn: 360 ÷ 4 = 90.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is the hour, not the angle.
If you answered 45
45 is an eighth of a turn.
If you answered 180
180 would be 12 to 6.

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