SOLUTION: Exactly how many degrees are there between the hands of a clock at 3:40 pm

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Question 276964: Exactly how many degrees are there between the hands of a clock at 3:40 pm
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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The hr hand is 2/3 the way to the 4 or 11/36 around the clock.
11/36 * 360 = 110 deg
The minute hand is 8/12 around the clock.
8/12 * 360 = 240 deg
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240-110=130 degrees between the hands.
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Ed