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Al cruzar el meridiano 180º hacia el Este :When crossing the 180º meridian heading east:

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Correct answer: c) We subtract 24 hours, 1 day.

Why it is correct

Heading east you go from the later day to the earlier one. Keep the time and take a day off the date.

Why the others are not

  • a) No hours added.
  • b) No hours subtracted.
  • d) That is westward.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. East across 180º: one day less.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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