Question

How many degrees does the hour hand of a clock turn between 3 p.m and 7:30 p.m ?​

Answer 1

135 degree

Explanation:

difference of 3pm to 7:30 is 4 hrs 30 min

12hrs=360degree

60min=360degree

4×360/12

=120

360/12×60×30

360×30÷720

15

now

120+15

135degree

Answer 2

A clock has 12 hours on it.

360/12 = 30

Each hour is 30 degrees.

3pm to 7:30pm is 4.5 hours

Multiply total hours by degrees per hour:

4.5 x 30 = 135 degrees