Geometryhard · Past Paper
If the hands of a clock are at 4:20, what is the angle between them?
A0 degrees
B10 degrees
C20 degrees
D30 degrees
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10 degrees
Hour hand: 30(4) + 0.5(20) = 120 + 10 = 130 degrees. Minute hand: 6(20) = 120 degrees. Difference = 10 degrees.
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