Question

part c: time zones
sir sanford fleming, a canadian, invented time zones.
the map below illustrates the different time zones in canada.
examples

1. if it is 2:45 p.m. in toronto, it is ______ in vancouver.

solution: vancouver is 3 hours behind toronto, so we subtract 3 hours from the toronto time.
2:45 p.m. - 3 hours = 11:45 a.m.

1. if it is 4:30 am in calgary, it is ______ in montreal.

solution: montreal is 2 hours ahead of calgary, so we add 2 hours to the calgary time.
4:30 a.m. + 2 hours = 6:30 a.m.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify time - zone difference

From the table, we see the time - zone differences.

Step2: Calculate new time

For time - zone calculations, we add or subtract the time difference.

Answer:

1. If it is 2:45 p.m. in Toronto, it is 11:45 a.m. in Vancouver.
2. If it is 4:30 a.m. in Calgary, it is 6:30 a.m. in Montreal.