Question

In a clock at 9 pm, the minute hand point towards south direction. In which direction does the hour hand points at 3 pm?

• A. South
• B. East
• C. North
• D. West

Answer 1

Answer:

D. West

• Understanding the Clock's Directions: This problem involves understanding how the hands of a clock relate to directions.
• Initial Position (9 pm):
  • At 9 pm, the minute hand points at 12, and the hour hand points at 9.
  • Normally, the minute hand would point upwards (North), but here it's stated to point South. This indicates the clock's directions are rotated.
• Determining the Rotation:
  • Since North is now South, the clock is rotated 180 degrees.
  • Therefore, East becomes West, West becomes East, South becomes North.
• Position at 3 pm:
  • At 3 pm, the hour hand points at 3.
  • Normally, the 3 on a clock would point to the East.
• Applying the Rotation:
  • Since East becomes West due to the 180-degree rotation, the hour hand at 3 pm points to the West.
• Key Concept: Directional Sense
  • These questions test your ability to visualize and manipulate directions in a non-standard orientation.