Clocks Calendar in SNAP 2020
Q1. What angle will be traced by the hands of a clock at 7:35?
- 7.5°
- 17.5°
- 27.5°
- 37°
EXPLANATION
Angle between minute hand and hour hand= 1/2 |60H - 11M|
H=7, M= 35
=1/2 |60*7 - 11*35|
=1/2 |420 - 385|
=1/2 * 35
= 17.5°
Frequently asked questions
What is the clock-angle question on this SNAP 2020 page?
It asks what angle is traced by the hands of a clock at 7:35, using the standard clock-angle formula.
What is the correct answer and how is it calculated?
The answer is 17.5°, calculated using the formula (1/2)|60H - 11M| with H=7 and M=35: (1/2)|420-385| = (1/2)(35) = 17.5°.
What skill does this type of question test?
It tests quick, accurate application of the clock-angle formula, a frequently recurring SNAP quantitative/logical reasoning topic.