How many times in a day, are the hands of a clock in straight line but opposite in direction? Choose the correct answer:
A) 21
B) 22
C) 17
D) 26
E) 25

Rationale: b 22 the hands of a clock point in opposite directions ( in the same straight line ) 11 times in every 12 hours . ( because between 5 and 7 they point in opposite directions at 6 o ' clcok only ) . so , in a day , the hands point in the opposite directions 22 times .
Answer: B