Solved IB ACIO Question
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Q · Clockmedium · 45s
Calculate the angle between the hour and minute hand at 5:30.
TopicClock
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Hour hand at (5*30 + 30*0.5) = 165°, minute hand at (30*6) = 180°, difference = 15°.
Final Answer: Option A — 15°