5 on the clock

On a digital clock showing 24 hour time, over a whole day, how many times does a 5 appear? Is it the same number for a 12 hour clock over a whole day?
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5 on the clock

On a digital clock showing $24$-hour time, over a whole day, how many times does a $5$ appear?

Is it the same number for a $12$-hour clock over a whole day?

 

 

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