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 1440

B 1500

C 1680

D 1800

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Angle traced by the hour hand in 6 hours = ((360/12)×6)0 = 1800