If the minute hand points to the number 3 on a clock, how many minutes past the hour is it?

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• A 3 minutes
• B 15 minutes
• C 30 minutes
• D 45 minutes

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Answer: B. 15 minutes

Each number on a clock face stands for 5 minutes.

3 x 5 = 15 minutes

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