Q.

At what time between 5.30 and 6 will the hands of a clock be at right angles ?

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a

43511min. past 5

b

40 min. past 5

c

45 min. past 5

d

43711min. past 5

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

At 5 O'clock, the hands are25 min. spaces apart. 

To be at right angles and that too between 5.30 and 6, 

The minute hand has to gain (25 + 15)=40 min. spaces 

55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min. 40 min. 

spaces are gained in

6055×40min=43711min.

 Required time 43711min. past 5

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