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1. In a span of 12 hours, how many times do the hour and minute hands of a clock coincide (point in exactly the same direction)?

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Answer: B

The hands of a clock coincide 11 times every 12 hours. Over 12 hours (1 x 12-hour blocks), they coincide 11 x 1 = 11 times.

2. In a span of 12 hours, how many times do the hour and minute hands of a clock point in exactly opposite directions (180 degrees apart)?

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Answer: B

The hands of a clock point in opposite directions 11 times every 12 hours. Over 12 hours (1 x 12-hour blocks), this happens 11 x 1 = 11 times.

3. In a span of 12 hours, how many times are the hour and minute hands of a clock perpendicular to each other (90 degrees apart)?

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Answer: C

The hands of a clock are perpendicular 22 times every 12 hours. Over 12 hours (1 x 12-hour blocks), this happens 22 x 1 = 22 times.

4. In a span of 24 hours, how many times do the hour and minute hands of a clock coincide (point in exactly the same direction)?

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Answer: C

The hands of a clock coincide 11 times every 12 hours. Over 24 hours (2 x 12-hour blocks), they coincide 11 x 2 = 22 times.

5. In a span of 24 hours, how many times do the hour and minute hands of a clock point in exactly opposite directions (180 degrees apart)?

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Answer: C

The hands of a clock point in opposite directions 11 times every 12 hours. Over 24 hours (2 x 12-hour blocks), this happens 11 x 2 = 22 times.

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