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if a clock shows it is 3 o'clock, how could you describe the smaller angle made by the two hands of the clock? Solve this problem any way you choose.

User Sagar Chorage
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Answer: 5 1/4

Explanation:

User Peter Loron
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Answer:

90°

Explanation:

The minutes hand is vertical pointing straight up.

The hours hand is horizontal pointing right.

The smaller angle between the hands is 90°.

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