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A clock shows exactly 8:20. What is the precise angle between the minute hand and the hour hand?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 120 degrees
  2. 130 degrees
  3. 140 degrees
  4. 150 degrees

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 130 degrees

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 130 degrees šŸ“š Explanation: Step by step solving: The minute hand at 20 minutes is exactly at the 4 mark. Angle from 12 = 4 Ɨ 30 = 120 degrees. 1. The hour hand at 8:20 has moved past the 8 mark. Angle of 8 = 8 Ɨ 30 = 240 degrees. 2. The hour hand moves 0.5 degrees per minute. For 20 minutes: 20 Ɨ 0.5 = 10 degrees. 3. Total angle of hour hand = 240 + 10 = 250 degrees. 4. The angle between them = 250 - 120 = 130 degrees.