The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 4.20, is:

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Question: The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 4.20, is:
[A].

0°

[B].

10°

[C].

5°

[D].

20°

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in 13 hrs = 360 x 13 ° = 130°.
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Angle traced by min. hand in 20 min. = 360 x 20 ° = 120°.
60

Required angle = (130 – 120)° = 10°.