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SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 35

SSC MTS - 20 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q35

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At what time (approximately) (in AM) between 7 AM and 8 AM will the hour and minute hands of the clock be opposite to each other?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Angle between the clock hands =

|30h − 5.5m|

For the hands to be opposite:

Angle = 180°

Here:

h = 7

So,

30 × 7 = 210

|210 − 5.5m| = 180

210 − 5.5m = 180

5.5m = 30

m ≈ 5.45 minutes

≈ 7:05

210 − 5.5m = −180

Approximately 7:05 AM

Correct Option: 7:05