A clock shows the time as 9 a.m. If the minute hand gains 5 minutes every hour, how many minutes will the clock gain by 6 p.m.? Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 30 min
B) 35 min
C) 45 min
D) 50 min
E) 55 min
there are 9 hours in between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.   9*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">9*5</gadget>
<output>45</output>
45 minutes.   ANSWER:45 min
<result>C</result>
A clock shows the time as 9 a.m. If the minute hand gains 5 minutes every hour, how many minutes will the clock gain by 6 p.m.?