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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Clocks

Question:

The Earth makes a complete rotation about its axis in 24 hours. Through what angle will it turn in 3 hours 30 minutes?

Options:

60°

52.5°

65°

50°

Correct Answer:

52.5°

Explanation:

Earth makes complete rotation in 24hrs = 360°

24x60 = 1440min

for 3hr30min = 3x60+30 = 210min

so, for 01min = 360° divided by 1440

for 210min = 360° divided by 1440 and multply by 210

= 52.5°