Town C is located on latitude 15oE while Town D is located on latitude 60oE....

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Town C is located on latitude 15oE while Town D is located on latitude 60oE. If the local time in Town C is 7.00am., what will be the local time in Town D?

A. 4.00 p.m
B. 4.00 a.m
C. 10.00 a.m
D. 10.00 p.m

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Town C(15oE) Town D(60oE)
7:00am ---add---> x
Note: 15oE comes first 60oE
longitude difference
(60-15) same longitude youn substract
45o
convet 45o to time
15o → 1hr
45o → 3hrs
∴ Time at town D = + + 3 = 10:00am

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