New York City is on 75 degrees west longitude. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is on 120 degrees west longitude. If the time is 5 PM in Los Angeles, what would the time be in New York City?

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The time difference between New York City and Los Angeles is 3 hours (120 - 75 = 45 degrees, and every 15 degrees represent an hour). Since it is 5 PM in Los Angeles, we need to subtract 3 hours to get the time in New York City. Therefore, it would be 8 PM in New York City.

New York City Is on 75 Degrees West Longitude