- A150°
- B222°
- C138°
- D142°
Step-by-Step Solution
A shows 2:40: its hour hand is at 60 + 20 = 80°. B shows 7:16: its hour hand is at 210 + 8 = 218°. Difference = 138°. (150° uses whole hours 2 and 7; 222° is the reflex side.)
Answer: C) 138°
Clocks A and B are in two rooms of a house. What is the smaller angle between the HOUR hand of A and the HOUR hand of B?
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