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What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 7:20? (answer in degrees)

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  • A90°
  • B110°
  • C100°
  • D120°

Step-by-Step Solution

The minute hand moves 6° per minute, so at 20 minutes it is at ° from the 12 mark. The hour hand moves 30° per hour plus 0.5° per minute, so at 7:20 it is at °. The angle between them is 220 − 120 = 100°.
Answer: C) 100°

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