HardMath and Logic
How many times in 24 hours do clock hands form a 90� angle?
Riddle
How many times in 24 hours do clock hands form a 90� angle?
Choose an answer
A.24 times
B.48 times
C.22 times
D.44 times
Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "4".
Answer
44 times
Why this is the answer
There are 22 such instances in 12 hours (2 per hour, but reduced by overlapping positions at 3 and 9). Thus, 44 times in 24 hours.
This riddle is filed under Expert Riddles for Adults and rated Hard.
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