Question

For a standard clock, what is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand when the clock shows 6:42 AM?

1. 50.5º
2. 51º
3. 90º
4. 57º

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 51º

The angle between the hour hand and the minute hand when the clock shows 6:42 AM can be calculated using the following formula:

Angle = |11/2M – 30H|

Where M = minutes and H = hours

Here, M = 42 and H = 6

Therefore, angle = 11/2 × 42 – 30 × 6 = 231 – 180 = 51

Hence, 51° is the correct answer.