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What is the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 12:20?

  1. 120°
  2. 110°
  3. 250°
  4. 125°

Answer

B. 110°

Solution

Angle = |30H − 5.5M| = |30(0) − 5.5(20)| = 110°. (The hour hand moves 0.5° per minute.)

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