An accurate clock shows 7 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 3 o'clock in the afternoon?

An accurate clock shows 7 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 3 o'clock in the afternoon?

A 144º

B 168º

C 180º

D 150º

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Angle traced by the hour hand in 6 hours = \(\frac{360^o}{12}\times6\) = 180º