SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 35

SSC MTS - 18 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q35

At what time (in PM), the angle between hour and minute hands of a clock will be 27.5 degrees?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Angle =

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From Option B,

12:05

= |30×12 − 5.5×5|

= |360 − 27.5| = 332.5° ⇒

Smaller angle = 360 − 332.5 = 27.5°