The time in a clock is 20 minute past 2. Find the angle between the hands of the clock.

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120 degrees

60 degrees

45 degrees

50 degrees

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Times 2 : 20

Angle made by hour hand

$2 \times 30^{\circ} + \frac{20}{60} \times 30^{\circ} = 70^{\circ}$

Angle made by minute hand = 20 x 6º = 120º

So, angle between hands = 120º – 70º = 50º

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