Multiple choice

When the time is 5:40, then what is the angle b/w the hour hand & the minute hand of a clock?

  1. 70°

  2. 60°

  3. 74°

  4. 80°
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Explanation

Angle = |30H - 5.5M|. H = 5, M = 40. Angle = |30*5 - 5.5*40| = |150 - 220| = 70 degrees.

AI explanation

Apply the clock angle formula, which states the angle is 30 times the hours minus 5.5 times the minutes. Substituting the values for 5:40 gives 30 times 5 minus 5.5 times 40, which equals 150 minus 220, resulting in a negative value of 70 degrees. The absolute angle between the hands is 70 degrees.

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