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- On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?
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A.
5 a.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June |
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B.
5 p.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June |
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C.
5 a.m. of Monday, the 14th June |
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D.
5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June |
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Answer : Option D
Explanation :
On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side, time will be 5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June. The International Date Line is located halfway around the world from the prime meridian (0° longitude) or about 180° east (or west) of Greenwich, London, UK, the reference point of time zones. It is also known as the line of demarcation.
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