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How many times do the hour and minute hands of a clock overlap (coincide) in a 12-hour period?

A. 10 times
B. 24 times
C. 11 times ✅
D. 12 times

Explanation

  • In 12 hours the hands coincide 11 times (once between each pair of consecutive hours except 11-1, where they merge into one overlap near 12)
  • This is a standard clock fact