An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?

An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?

A 360

B 180

C 90

D 60

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

Angle traced by the hour hand in 6 hours= \((360\div12)\times6\)