Multiple choice

If 2 o'clock, the hands of a clock make an acute angle and a reflex angle. How much is the reflex angle (in degrees)?

  1. $225^{\circ}$
  2. $275^{\circ}$
  3. $300^{\circ}$
  4. $180^{\circ}$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

At 2 o'clock, the hour hand is at 60° (12×5 = 60 marks from 12) and the minute hand is at 0° (pointing to 12). The angle between them is |60° - 0°| = 60°, which is the acute angle. The reflex angle is 360° - 60° = 300°. Option A (225°) and B (275°) are incorrect calculations. Option D (180°) would be for 6 o'clock.

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