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The obtuse angle between the hands of a clock at 2.30 a.m. is

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Answer: 105

Explanation:

OBTUSE ANGLE (105°) IS FORMED AT 2:30 IN THE CLØCK.

As we know 12 division OF 360° CIRCLE GIVES 30°

AT TWO PM THE ANGLE BETWEEN HOUR AND MINUTE HAND IS 60° AFTER 30 MIN ARM ROTATES 180° AND HOUR ARM 30°/2 = 15°

SO THE ANGLE BETWEEN TWO ARMS IS (180-(60-15)

105

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