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A Clock in Pratik’s house reads 4.30. If the minute hand points towards West, in which direction does the hour hand point?

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East
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Northeast
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Southwest
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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.

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