Analog Clock and Minute Marks Puzzle

K Sengupta

The minute hand of a 12 hour analog clock is situated precisely on a minute mark, while the hour hand is situated exactly 2 minute marks behind the minute hand.

What time is it?

Note: For purposes of the problem, each hour mark is deemed as a valid minute mark.

Rogerio

Spoiler

4:24

ƒ(x)

Well, just rambling here. Each minute mark is 7.5 degrees. So there will be 15 degrees between the two hands. And in conclusion, it will be 4:24

ƒ(x)

Ah beat me to it

ƒ(x)

For the record, how did you do it?

Perau

i dont get it, why 4.24 could it not be other numbers?

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K Sengupta	Analog Clock and Minute Marks Puzzle Tweet The minute hand of a 12 hour analog clock is situated precisely on a minute mark, while the hour hand is situated exactly 2 minute marks behind the minute hand. What time is it? Note: For purposes of the problem, each hour mark is deemed as a valid minute mark.

ƒ(x)	Well, just rambling here. Each minute mark is 7.5 degrees. So there will be 15 degrees between the two hands. And in conclusion, it will be 4:24