Question

What is the smallest angle between the minute hand and hour hand if the clock shows time 12.40?

• A. 90
• B. 120
• C. 140
• D. 160

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 140

Angle= hour × 30 - 11/2 × minute = 12 × 30 - 11/2 × 40 = 360 - 220 = 140°