Angle between minute hand and hour hand of a clock at 5:50 AM is

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27 Aug 2010 clock angle

Angle between minute hand and hour hand of a clock at 5:50 AM is

OPtion

1) 100 degree
2) 120 degree
3) 150 degree
4) 135 degree
5) 115 degree
6) 125 degree
7) 90 degree
8) 110 degree
9) 160 degree
10) 130 degree

Solution

Total angle between number 5 and number 10 in a clock is 150 degree.
Total rotation of hour hand in 50 minute = 30 * 50/60 = 25 degree
Hence required angle = 150 – 25 = 125

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (3)