At half past 5 in the evening, the smaller angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock is?

Given: At half past 5 in the evening.

$$\theta$$ = $$\frac {11}{2}$$ $$\times$$ M - 30 $$\times$$ H

$$\theta$$ = $$\frac {11}{2}$$ $$\times$$ 30 - 30 $$\times$$ 5

$$\theta$$ = 11 $$\times$$ 15 - 150

$$\theta$$ = 165 - 150

$$\theta$$ = $$15^o$$

The smaller angle between the hours and minute hand of clock is $$15^o$$​​

Thus, correct option is (c).