Question

Ms. Clark’s class went to recess at 12:00pm ,as shown below . The minute had turned 90 degrees by the time recess ended.At what time did recess end? A. 12.15. B. 12:30pm C. 12:45. D. 1:00pm?

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

90 degrees is like the shape L , so just imagine the smaller side of the L on a clock. its facing 12;15

Answer 2

If the minute turned 90 degrees by the time recess ended, the time recess ended is 12.15.

What time did recess end?

A clock has is in the shape of a circle. Thus, the sum of angles in a circle is 360 degrees. Also, there are 60 minutes in an hour.

Total minutes moved = (degree moved / total degree in a circle) x 60minutes

(90 /360) x 60 = 15 minutes

Time recess ended = 12 : 00 + 15 minutes = 12 : 15