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Q · Clockmedium · 45s
What is the angle between the hour and minute hand at 1:45?
TopicClock
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Hour hand at (1*30 + 45*0.5) = 52.5°, minute hand at 270°; difference is 217.5°, smaller angle is 142.5°.
Final Answer: Option C - 142.5°