How many times in a 24-hour day do the hands of a clock point in opposite directions along a straight line?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 22 times
- Step 1: In every 12-hour period, hands point in opposite directions 11 times.
- Step 2: Over 24 hours, they point in opposite directions 11 * 2 = 22 times.
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