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

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

[A].	80°
[B].	75°
[C].	60°
[D].	105°

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in	17	hrs =		360	x	17		°	= 255°.
	2			12		2

Angle traced by min. hand in 30 min. =		360	x 30		°	= 180°.
		60

Required angle = (255 - 180)° = 75°.

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