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Geometry and TrigonometryEasyDegrees turned by a minute hand

Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

In 15 minutes, through how many degrees does the minute hand of a clock turn?

Answer: 90

15 minutes is a quarter of an hour, and a quarter of 360° is 90°.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 15
15 is the number of minutes.
If you answered 45
45 is one eighth of a turn.
If you answered 180
180 is half a turn, 30 minutes.

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