SOLUTION: In a clock, what is the small angle Between the hour hand and minute hand at 10:30? (A) 135 degrees (B) 120 degrees (c) 105 degrees (D) 100 degrees (E) 95 degrees

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Question 271161: In a clock, what is the small angle Between the hour hand and minute hand at 10:30?
(A) 135 degrees (B) 120 degrees (c) 105 degrees (D) 100 degrees (E) 95 degrees
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Every 5 minute interval is
%285%2F60%29%2A360+=+360%2F12
360%2F12+=+30 degrees
At 10:30, the small hand is haolfway between
10 and 11. The big hand is at 6
There are 10.5+-+6+=+4.5 5 minute
intevals between them
30%2A4.5+=+135 degrees
The answer is (A)