If the time in New York (75°W) is 5.00pm, The time in Nigeria(15°E) will be

  • A 9.00pm
  • B 9.00pm
  • C 11.00pm
  • D 11.00am
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The correct answer is C. 11.00pm

15° = 1 hour, therefore, 75°W = 5 hours, and also, 15°E = 1 hour

  Therefore, 75°W + 15°E (5 hours + 1 hour) = 6 hours.

  For the time in Nigeria when the time in New York is 5:00pm

  5:00pm+6 hours = 11:00 pm

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