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An exact clock shows the time of 9 o'clock in the morning. When the clock shows 3 o'clock in the afternoon, how many degrees will the hour needle rota
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An exact clock shows the time of 9 o'clock in the morning. When the clock shows 3 o'clock in the afternoon, how many degrees will the hour needle rotate?

A.

150°

B.

155°

C.

175°

D.

180°

Correct option is D

Given:
Initial time = 9:00 AM
Final time = 3:00 PM
Formula Used:
Rotation of hour hand in 12 hours = 360°
Rotation in 1 hour = 360°12 \frac{360°}{12}​ = 30°
Solution:
Time duration from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM = 6 hours
Angle rotated = 6 × 30° = 180°
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (d)

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