It is noon in place X, what is the time in a place 45oE

It is noon in place X, what is the time in a place 45oE
  • A.
    1 pm
  • B.
    3 am
  • C.
    3 pm
  • D.
    1 pm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

360o makes a circle, earths single rotation takes 24 hours, 360o divided by 24 hours gives 15o. So in 1 hour, the earth covers 15o. Therefore 45o equals 3 hours. In time calculation when you move eastern you gain (addition). The question says noon. SO we move eastwards and gain 15o = 1 hour, 45o = 3 hours, being noon. We gain so three hours place noon equals 3 pm

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