Telling Time to the Nearest Five Minutes

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What is the definition of telling time to the nearest five minutes?

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Telling time to the nearest five minutes means identifying the time on a clock within a five-minute interval, rounding to the closest multiple of five.

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How many minutes are there in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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What is the minute hand's position at 11:05?

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At 11:05, the minute hand points at the 1 on the clock, representing 5 minutes.

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What is the hour hand's position at 2:20?

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At 2:20, the hour hand is slightly past the 2, moving towards the 3.

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How do you read the time 7:10 on a clock?

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At 7:10, the hour hand is between 7 and 8, and the minute hand points at the 2, indicating 10 minutes.

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What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.

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What does the term 'quarter to' mean?

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'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the next hour.

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What is the minute hand's position at 12:45?

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At 12:45, the minute hand points at the 9 on the clock, representing 45 minutes.

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How do you convert 5:35 into words?

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5:35 can be expressed as 'five thirty-five' or 'twenty-five minutes to six'.

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What is the significance of the 12 on a clock?

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The 12 on a clock represents the start of a new hour.