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A clock is so placed that at 12 noon its minute hand points towards north-east. In which direction does its hour hand point at 1:30 pm?
A clock is so placed that at 12 noon its minute hand points towards north-east. In which direction does its hour hand point at 1:30 pm?
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When solving clock-related problems, visualize the clock's positions and the corresponding directions carefully based on the given scenario.
Updated On: Aug 18, 2026
- North
- South
- East
West
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: The minute hand at 12 points to North-East instead of North, so the clock is rotated \( 45^{\circ} \) clockwise from normal.
Step 2: At 1:30, the hour hand is normally \( 1.5 \times 30^{\circ} = 45^{\circ} \) clockwise from 12.
Step 3: Adding the two rotations: \( 45^{\circ} + 45^{\circ} = 90^{\circ} \) clockwise from North.
\[ \boxed{\text{East}} \]
Step 2: At 1:30, the hour hand is normally \( 1.5 \times 30^{\circ} = 45^{\circ} \) clockwise from 12.
Step 3: Adding the two rotations: \( 45^{\circ} + 45^{\circ} = 90^{\circ} \) clockwise from North.
\[ \boxed{\text{East}} \]
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