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Someone ate a slice of the birthday cake after Mrs. Wong left the house at 5:45 p.m.

Jamie says

“I finished my homework at exactly six. I remember because both hands on the kitchen clock were pointing straight up. Then I left for soccer practice.”

How did Mrs. Wong know Jamie was fibbing?

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Detective Riddle: Someone ate a slice of the birthday cake after Mrs. Wong left the house at 5:45 p.m. Jamie: "I finished my homework at exactly six. I remember because both hands on the kitchen clock were pointing straight up. Then I left for soccer practice." How did Mrs. Wong know Jamie was fibbing?
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