Solved IB ACIO Question
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Q · Clockmedium · 45s
What will be the angle between the hour and minute hand at 9:45?
TopicClock
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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Hour hand at (9*30 + 45*0.5) = 292.5°, minute hand at (45*6) = 270°, difference = 22.5°.
Final Answer: Option A — 22.5°