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How many degrees apart are the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 5:40? (smaller angle)

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A70
B80
C60
D75

Step-by-Step Solution

Hour hand =

30 \times 5 + 0.5 \times 40 = 170

°; minute hand =

6 \times 40 = 240

°. Angle = 240 − 170 = 70°.

Answer: A) 70

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