SOLUTION: How many degrees are in the time of 11:40?

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Question 227750: How many degrees are in the time of 11:40?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The hour hand on 11 is 5/60 degrees away from 12
The minute hand on 40 min is 20/60 away from 12
20%2F60+-+5%2F60+=+15%2F60
15%2F60+=+1%2F4
There are 360 degrees around the clock
%281%2F4%29%2A360+=+90
There are 90 degrees between the hands at 11:40