GATE AG 2020 • Q7 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Data Interpretation

Question Statement:

It is quarter past three (3:15). Find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand.

Options:

  • (A) 0°
  • (B) 7.5°
  • (C) 15°
  • (D) 22.5°

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Minute hand at 15 min = 90° from 12. Hour hand moves 0.5°/min; at 3:15 it is at (3×30°)+(15×0.5°)=90°+7.5°=97.5°. Angle between = 97.5−90 = 7.5°.

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