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A post office counter opens at the morning time on clock A and shuts at the afternoon time on clock B. Through what angle does the hour hand move while it is open?

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  • A150°
  • B165°
  • C330°
  • D1980°

Step-by-Step Solution

A shows 11:20 and B shows 4:50: 5 h 30 min = 5.5 h. The hour hand turns 30° an hour: °. (1980° is the minute hand's turn; 150° drops the half hour.)
Answer: B) 165°

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