Question

what fraction of a clockwise revolution does the hour hand of a clock turn through , when it goes from a. 1 to 6
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Answer 1

Answer:

5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

From 1 to 6 , it is around 5 hours, and there are 12 hours in a clock, so answer is 5/12 and it is in its simplest form

Answer 2

Answer:

5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

full revolution in a clock =360 degrees

for every hour the angle formed by hour hand =360/12=30 degrees (12 hrs)

when hour hand goes from 1-6 it is 5 times

5*30/360=>150/360=>15/36=>5/12