The big clock
The big clock hands stopped at a random moment. What is the probability that:
a) a small hand showed the time between 1:00 and 3:00.
b) the big hand was in the same area as a small hand in the role of a)?
c) did the hours just show the time between 21:00 and 22:30?
a) a small hand showed the time between 1:00 and 3:00.
b) the big hand was in the same area as a small hand in the role of a)?
c) did the hours just show the time between 21:00 and 22:30?
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