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The minute hand of a clock started at 12. How long will it take to reach 9 for the first time?

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60 minutes

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30 minutes

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45 minutes

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75 minutes

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Solution

The correct option is C 45 minutes
For every 5 minutes the minute hand moves from one number to another number.
Time taken to move from 12 to 9 = 9 × 5 = 45 minutes

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