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

0°
10°
5°
20°

Correct Answer: 10°

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in	13	hrs =	❨	360	x	13	❩	°	= 130°.
	3			12		3

Angle traced by min. hand in 20 min. =	❨	360	x 20	❩	°	= 120°.
		60

∴ Required angle = (130 - 120)° = 10°.

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