What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at 9:15? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at 9:15?
A. 180°
B. 175°
C. 172.5°
D. 170°
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Minute hand at 90°. Hour hand at 9×30+15×0.5=277.5°. Difference = 187.5°; smaller angle = 360−187.5=172.5°.

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