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Riya glances at the school clock when it shows 2:50. What is the smaller angle between its hour hand and minute hand? (answer in degrees)

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  • A145
  • B155
  • C135
  • D215

Step-by-Step Solution

Minute hand: ° = 300°. Hour hand: ° + ° = 85°. Difference = 300° − 85° = 215°, so the smaller angle = 360° − 215° = 145°.
Answer: A) 145

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