What is the degree measure of the acute angle formed by the hands of a 12-hour clock that reads exactly 1 o'clock?

A. 15°

B. 30°

C. 45°

D. 60°

E. 72°

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Elise Porter

11 December, 11:14

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Carson · Answer 1

[ All-around-the-clock ] is 360 degrees.

Each hour is 1/12 of [ all-around ].

(1/2) of (360) = 30 degrees.

That's Choice-'B'.

What is the degree measure of the acute angle formed by the hands of a 12-hour clock that reads exactly 1 o'clock?A. 15°B. 30°C. 45°D. 60°E. 72°