ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 1 — Earth Geometry

The diagram shows two towns A and B on the equator. A is on longitude 30°W and B is on longitude X. The time at B is 17 05 hours when it is 14 05 hours at A. Find the longitude X.

Diagram for ECZ 2023 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 15°E
  • B. 15°W
  • C. 75°E
  • D. 45°E

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Time difference = 17:05 - 14:05

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