Q142
When it is 12 noon at Greenwich, what is the time at New York (74° W) ?
A.
4.56 p.m.
B.
4.56 a.m.
C.
7.04 p.m.
D.
7.04 a.m.
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Greenwich is 4 hours ahead of New York, NY, USA. Greenwich mean time (GMT) = 12 noon every 1° is equal to 4 minutes. therefore, 74° = 74×4 = 296 minutes. Therefore, When it is 12 noon at Greenwich, the time at New York (74° W) is 7.04 a.m.