Clock Problems Practice Test 13 is a challenging short drill of 15 multiple-choice questions on clock problems, created by Xigma Academy for candidates preparing for SSC CGL and other staff-selection and government recruitment exams. It is test 13 in the Clock Problems series on TestMint. This test is free to attempt.
What this test covers
- Clock Problems: 15 questions
Test details
| Questions | 15 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Marks | 1 per question, 15 in total |
| Negative marking | None |
| Difficulty | Mostly challenging |
| Access | Free |
A sample question from this test
What is the smaller angle (in degrees) between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock at 8:57?
- 88.20
- 73.50
- 80.85
- 66.15
Answer: B. 73.50. Angle = |30 × 8 − 5.5 × 57| = |240 − 313.5| = 73.5°.
How to approach this test
The minute hand moves 6° a minute and the hour hand 0.5° a minute, so the angle at h:m is |30h − 5.5m|. Take the smaller angle if it exceeds 180°.
This set leans hard, with multi-step questions, so treat it as a stretch: attempt the questions you can see a method for first and return to the rest. At 15 questions in 15 minutes, you have about 60 seconds per question on average. After you submit, review every wrong or guessed answer using the explanations.
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