Telling time to the nearest minute

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What is the definition of telling time to the nearest minute?

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Telling time to the nearest minute means identifying the exact time within a one-minute interval, typically using a clock or watch.

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How do you read the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand points to the minute marks on the clock face, with each mark representing one minute. For example, if the minute hand is on the 3, it indicates 15 minutes past the hour.

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What does the hour hand indicate when telling time?

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The hour hand indicates the current hour and moves slowly around the clock face, pointing to the hour marks.

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If the time is 12:59, what will it be one minute later?

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One minute later, the time will be 1:00.

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How do you convert 11:23 to a 24-hour format?

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In 24-hour format, 11:23 AM remains 11:23, while 11:23 PM is converted to 23:23.

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What is the significance of the position of the minute hand at 6 o'clock?

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At 6 o'clock, the minute hand points to the 12, indicating 0 minutes past the hour.

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How can you determine the time if the hour hand is between two hour marks?

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If the hour hand is between two hour marks, the time is determined by the position of the minute hand; the hour is the lower hour mark plus the fraction of the hour represented by the minute hand.

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What is the time represented by the minute hand pointing at 9?

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When the minute hand points at 9, it indicates 45 minutes past the hour.

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How do you express 5:48 in words?

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5:48 can be expressed as 'twelve minutes to six'.

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What is the relationship between the hour and minute hands at 3:15?

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At 3:15, the hour hand is a quarter of the way between 3 and 4, while the minute hand points directly at the 3.