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 5 p.m.?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers:	A) 30 min	B) 35 min	C) 45 min	D) 40 min	E) 55 min
there are 8 hours in between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   8*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">8*5</gadget>
<output>40</output>
40 minutes.   ANSWER:40 min
<result>D</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 5 p.m.?