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What is the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 8:24? (answer in degrees)

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A108
B96
C120
D112

Step-by-Step Solution

Hour hand =

30 \times 8 + 0.5 \times 24 = 252

°; minute hand =

6 \times 24 = 144

°. Angle = 252 − 144 = 108°.

Answer: A) 108

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