Clock Riddle
posted by Caprico
- July 28 2012 09:36:56 PM
How many times does the minute hand cross the hour hand from 12 noon to 12 midnight?
Hint 1: Don't count both the 12's as they meet there, they don't 'cross'.
Hint 2: Your initial instinctive answer is probably incorrect.
Try to solve this logically, and post the answer. I'll post the answer in a week.
Hint 1: Don't count both the 12's as they meet there, they don't 'cross'.
Hint 2: Your initial instinctive answer is probably incorrect.
Try to solve this logically, and post the answer. I'll post the answer in a week.
Reply by budunk
- July 31 2012 06:45:37 PM
Finally a good riddle! My attempt:
1304-1306 = 1
1409-1411 = 2
1514-1516 = 3
1619-1621 = 4
1724-1726 = 5
1829-1831 = 6
1934-1936 = 7
2039-2041 = 8
2144-2146 = 9
2249-2251 = 10
2354-2356 = 11
11 times is my answer.
1304-1306 = 1
1409-1411 = 2
1514-1516 = 3
1619-1621 = 4
1724-1726 = 5
1829-1831 = 6
1934-1936 = 7
2039-2041 = 8
2144-2146 = 9
2249-2251 = 10
2354-2356 = 11
11 times is my answer.
Reply by Caprico
- August 01 2012 06:43:36 AM
As I said, your first answer would be incorrect, and unfortunately, it is.. Though your approach was close.. Now take your wristwatch, and try it for yourself... You'll be surprised with the answer... :)
Reply by chilidog
- August 01 2012 03:02:55 PM
I have come up with the answer 10.
I believe budunk's mistake was counting 2354-2356.The minute and hour hands connect, but they do not cross. Both hands reach their destination together, simultaneously.
I believe budunk's mistake was counting 2354-2356.The minute and hour hands connect, but they do not cross. Both hands reach their destination together, simultaneously.
Reply by budunk
- August 02 2012 07:50:05 AM
I realized that mistake soon after posting it but haven't had time to change it. Is 10 the correct answer?
Reply by Caprico
- August 03 2012 10:04:13 PM
Yes.. Well done.. :)
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