A clock shows 4:30. If the minute hand points East, in which direction does the hour hand point?

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A North
B Northwest
C Southeast
D Northeast

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Answer: D. Northeast

• Explanation: D) Northeast is correct because at 4:30 the minute hand is at 6 (East), making the 12 position West, 3 position North, and the hour hand between 4 and 5 (Northeast).

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A clock shows 4:30. If the minute hand points East, in which direction does the hour hand point?

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