JSCE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 29

Question 29 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The reflex angle between the minute and the hour hands of a clock at half past 8 is ......

A. 285°Correct
B. 225°
C. 120°
D. 150°

Explanation

At 8:30 the hour hand is at 8.5 x 30 = 255° and the minute hand at 180°. Difference = 75°. Reflex = 360° − 75° = 285°.

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