Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Clocks

Question:

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

Options:

60°

80°

95°

75°

Correct Answer:

75°

Explanation:

The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 8.30 is find out by using formula :-

Angle = [ \(\frac{11}{2}\)M - 30 H ]

M = Minute and H = hour

= [ \(\frac{11}{2}\)30 - 30(8) ]

= - 75º  

= 75º    ( angle can't be negative )