At 15 minutes past 5, what angle are the hands of a clock inclined?
A. 58 1/2°
B. 64°
C. 67 1/2°
D. 72 1/2°
Answer:C
At 15 minutes past 5, what angle are the hands of a clock inclined?
A. 58 1/2° B. 64° C. 67 1/2° D. 72 1/2°
Explanation: Angle traced by the hour hand in 21/4 hours = (360/12 x 21/4)° = (157 1/2) ° Angle traced by the minute hand in 15 minutes = (360/60 x 15)° = 90°Angle required = (157 1/2)° - 90° = (67 1/2)°