Clock - Arithmetic Aptitude Questions and Answers

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The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 8.30, is:

80°

75°

60°

105°

Answer : Option B

Explanation :

Angle traced by hour hand in $\frac { 17 } { 2 }$ hrs=[ $\frac { 360 } { 12 }$ x $\frac { 17 } { 2 }]^0$ = 255°

Angle traced by min. hand in 30 min. =[ $\frac { 360 } { 60}$ x $30]^o$ == 180°.

Required angle = (255 - 180)° = 75°.

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