Question

In 16 minutes, the minute hand gains over the hour hand in a clock by---- degrees?

Answer 1

Answer: 88°

Step-by-step explanation:

Total divisions in a clock = 12

Angle between any two consecutive divisions = 360° / 12 = 30°

In one hour, the hour hand moves by 30°, but the minute hand moves by 360°.

So, in 1 hour(60 minutes), the minute hand gains over the hour hand by

360° - 30° = 330°

Therefore, in 16 minutes, the minute hand gains over the hour hand by

(330° / 60) * 16° = 88°