Clocks & Calendars · Question 21 · Medium
What is the angle between the hands of a clock at 2:45?
- 157.5°
- 172.5°
- 187.5°
- 165°
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 172.5°
Explanation: Angle = |30 × 2 − 5.5 × 45| = |60 − 247.5| = 187.5°. The smaller angle between the hands is 360° − 187.5° = 172.5°.
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