B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2022

At 4:30 AM, what is the angle formed between the hour hand and the minute hand?

a60°
b45°✓ Correct
c30°
d90°
eNone of the above / More than one of the above

Explanation

Formula for finding angle between hour hand and minute hand $$ \theta = [\frac{11}{2} \times minute - 30 \times hour] $$ At 4 : 30 am $$ \theta = [\frac{11}{2} \times 30 - 30 \times 4] $$ $$ = [11 \times 15 - 120] $$ $$ = [165^\circ - 120^\circ] $$ $$ = 45^\circ $$

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