At what angle the hands of a clock are inclined at 15 minutes past 5?

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At what angle the hands of a clock are inclined at 15 minutes past 5?

[A].	58 1/2 °
[B].	64°
[C].	67 1/2 °
[D].	72 1/2 °

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in	21	hrs =		360	x	21		°	=	157	1	°
	4			12		4					2

Angle traced by min. hand in 15 min. =		360	x 15		°	= 90°.
		60

Required angle =		157	1		°	- 90° = 67	1	°
			2				2

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