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What is the angle between the hands at the moment exactly halfway between the times on clocks A and B (same afternoon)?

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  • A25°
  • B45°
  • C55°
  • D35°

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A shows 1:50 and B shows 4:30, which are 160 min apart. Halfway is 80 min after 1:50: 3:10. Hour hand , minute hand . (25° uses 3:20.)
Answer: D) 35°

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