What time is it when the minute hand is on 12 and the hour hand is on 3?

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A 2:00
B 3:00
C 12:03
D 9:00

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Answer: B. 3:00

When the minute hand points at 12, the time is exactly on the hour. The hour hand on 3 tells us the hour, so the time is 3:00, or 3 o'clock.

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What time is it when the minute hand is on 12 and the hour hand is on 3?

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