How many times in a day are the hands of a clock in straight line but opposite in direction ?
A
20
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B
22
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C
24
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D
48
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Solution
The correct option is A 22 Hands of a clock point in opposite directions ( in the same straight line) 11 times in every 12 hours ( because between 5 and 7 they point in opposite directions at 6 o'clock only) so in a day the hands point in the opposite directions 22 times.