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?

5 p.m. of Sunday the 13th June

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5 p.m. of Tuesday the 15th June

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5 a.m. of Monday the 14th June

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5 a.m. of Tuesday the 15th June

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Solution

The correct option is A 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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