In 16 minutes, the minute hand gains over the hour hand by -

In one hour, the minute hand gains 330° over the hour hand. i.e., 60 minutes, the minute hand gains 330° over the hour hand. ∴ In 16 minutes, the minute hand gain over the hour hand by fraction numerator 330 degrees over denominator 60 end fraction cross times 16 degree equals 88 degree