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How many minutes after 10 o’clock will the hands of a clock first be together?

Correct answer A. 54 6/11 minutes

Explanation

The minute hand gains 5.5° per minute on the hour hand. Together means 5.5M = 30 × 10 = 300, so M = 600/11 = 54 6/11 minutes after 10.

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