Question

Initially, a spinner points west. Chenille moves it clockwise $2 \frac{1}{4}$ revolutions and then counterclockwise $3 \frac{3}{4}$ revolutions. In what direction does the spinner point after the two moves?

North

East

South

West

Northwest

Answer: B

Concepts:fraction transformation

Difficulty rating: 660

Solution:

If the spinner goes $2 \frac{1}{4}$ revolutions clockwise and $3 \frac{3}{4}$ revolutions counterclockwise, it goes $1 \frac{1}{2}$ revolutions counterclockwise.

This means that the spinner will be pointing east.

Thus, B is the correct answer.

2006 AMC 8 Problem 4

Answer: B

Difficulty rating: 660

Solution:

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