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The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 8.30, is:

80°
75°
60°
105°

Correct Answer: 75°

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in	17	hrs =	❨	360	x	17	❩	°	= 255°.
	2			12		2

Angle traced by min. hand in 30 min. =	❨	360	x 30	❩	°	= 180°.
		60

∴ Required angle = (255 - 180)° = 75°.

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