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Revision as of 08:31, 8 January 2021
Problem
It is now between 10:00 and 11:00 o'clock, and six minutes from now, the minute hand of a watch will be exactly opposite the place where the hour hand was three minutes ago. What is the exact time now?
Solution
50 + (m-3)/12 = 30 + (m+6)
= 10hours + m = 10: 15
See also
| 1970 AHSC (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 28 |
Followed by Problem 30 | |
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| All AHSME Problems and Solutions | ||
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