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Q51
The time between two consecutive overlaps is:
  • A A) 60 min
  • B B) 65 5/11 min
  • C C) 70 min
  • D D) 75 min
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Same as coincidence interval.
Q52
If a clock shows 7:15, what is the angle between the hands?
  • A A) 60°
  • B B) 52.5°
  • C C) 67.5°
  • D D) 75°
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Formula |30H – 11M/2|.
Q53
How many degrees between 1 and 2 o'clock?
  • A A) 30°
  • B B) 60°
  • C C) 90°
  • D D) 45°
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Each hour = 30° apart.
Q54
A clock gains 2 minutes in 12 hours. It will gain ___ minutes in 3 days.
  • A A) 8
  • B B) 10
  • C C) 12
  • D D) 6
Answer: Option C
Explanation: 2×6 intervals (12 hours × 6).
Q55
A clock loses 4 minutes every day. It will lose how much in 15 days?
  • A A) 60 min
  • B B) 45 min
  • C C) 70 min
  • D D) 50 min
Answer: Option A
Explanation: 4×15.
Q56
At what time between 9 and 10 are hands at right angles?
  • A A) 9:16 4/11
  • B B) 9:18
  • C C) 9:20
  • D D) 9:21
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Apply 30H ± 90 = 11M/2.
Q57
If a clock shows 8:40, find the angle.
  • A A) 60°
  • B B) 80°
  • C C) 100°
  • D D) 120°
Answer: Option C
Explanation: |30×8 – (11×40)/2|.
Q58
The time when hands are exactly opposite between 12 and 1 is:
  • A A) 12:32 8/11
  • B B) 12:35
  • C C) 12:30
  • D D) 12:40
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Formula (60/11)(H + 6).
Q59
How many minutes does the minute hand take to move from 12 to 5?
  • A A) 20
  • B B) 25
  • C C) 30
  • D D) 35
Answer: Option B
Explanation: 5×5 min intervals.
Q60
A clock's hour hand is on 4, minute on 12. What is the angle?
  • A A) 90°
  • B B) 120°
  • C C) 150°
  • D D) 180°
Answer: Option C
Explanation: 4 hours × 30°.
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