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document.write( "Going from the 12 position clockwise:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The 40 minute hand is 2/3 of a revolution = 240 degs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The hour hand is ((9 2/3)/12)*360 = 290 degs<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The difference is 50 degrees.<BR>\n" );
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