An accurate clock shows 2 o'clock in the. afternoon. Through how many degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 6 o'clock in the evening on the same day ? 

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  1. 120° 
  2. 125° 
  3. 130°
  4. 135°

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Option 1 : 120° 
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Time duration between 2 PM to 6 PM = 6 - 2 = 4 Hours

Hour hand rotate in one hour = 30° 

Now,

Hour Hand rotate in 4 hour = 4 × 30° = 120° 

Hence, the correct answer is "120° " 

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