Clock - Arithmetic Aptitude Questions and Answers

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A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned through:

145°

150°

155°

160°

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs = 360°.

Angle traced by hour hand in 5 hrs 10 min. i.e., $\frac {3 1 } {6}$ hrs=[ $\frac { 360 } { 12 }$ x $\frac {3 1 } { 6 } ]^o$ == 155°.

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