The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 9.30, is

The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 9.30, is

Quiz

Answer/Solution

105°

Steps/Work

Angle between hands of a clock
When the minute hand is behind the hour hand, the angle between the two hands at M minutes past H 'o clock
=30(H−M/5)+M/2 degree
When the minute hand is ahead of the hour hand, the angle between the two hands at M minutes past H 'o clock
=30(M/5−H)−M/2 degree
Here H = 9, M = 30 and minute hand is behind the hour hand.
Hence the angle
=30(H−M/5)+M/2
=30(9−30/5)+30/2
=30(9−6)+15
=30×3+15 =105°
Answer is D.