A Clock in Pratik’s house reads 4.30. If the minute hand points towards West, in which direction does the hour hand point?
A
East
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B
Northeast
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C
Southwest
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D
North
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Solution
The correct option is C Southwest If the minute hand is pointing towards the west, there will be a difference of 45° in the minute hand and the hour hand at 4.30. And that difference would be in the anticlockwise direction. Hence, Southwest direction.