Problem Description:
The task is to color the clocks based on the times shown, using the following color coding rules:
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Red: On the hour
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Green: Quarter to
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Blue: Quarter after
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Yellow: Half hour
We need to analyze each clock and determine which time category it falls into, then apply the appropriate color.
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Step-by-Step Solution:
#### Clock 1:
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Time: The hour hand is pointing at 1, and the minute hand is pointing at 12.
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Analysis: This represents
1:00 (on the hour).
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Color: Red
#### Clock 2:
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Time: The hour hand is between 9 and 10, closer to 9, and the minute hand is pointing at 3.
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Analysis: This represents
9:15 (quarter after 9).
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Color: Blue
#### Clock 3:
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Time: The hour hand is between 8 and 9, closer to 8, and the minute hand is pointing at 9.
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Analysis: This represents
8:45 (quarter to 9).
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Color: Green
#### Clock 4:
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Time: The hour hand is between 7 and 8, closer to 7, and the minute hand is pointing at 6.
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Analysis: This represents
7:30 (half past 7).
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Color: Yellow
#### Clock 5:
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Time: The hour hand is between 10 and 11, closer to 10, and the minute hand is pointing at 12.
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Analysis: This represents
10:00 (on the hour).
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Color: Red
#### Clock 6:
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Time: The hour hand is between 1 and 2, closer to 1, and the minute hand is pointing at 3.
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Analysis: This represents
1:15 (quarter after 1).
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Color: Blue
#### Clock 7:
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Time: The hour hand is between 2 and 3, closer to 2, and the minute hand is pointing at 6.
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Analysis: This represents
2:30 (half past 2).
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Color: Yellow
#### Clock 8:
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Time: The hour hand is between 3 and 4, closer to 3, and the minute hand is pointing at 9.
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Analysis: This represents
3:45 (quarter to 4).
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Color: Green
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Final Answer:
Based on the analysis, the clocks should be colored as follows:
1.
Red
2.
Blue
3.
Green
4.
Yellow
5.
Red
6.
Blue
7.
Yellow
8.
Green
$$
\boxed{\text{Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green}}
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of time worksheet beginners.