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General Mathematics · Unit 3 · Earth geometry and time zones · Time zones

Solve practical problems involving time zones, making allowances for daylight saving where necessary, e.g. seasonal time systems used by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, making phone calls, broadcasting events, travelling, preparing an itinerary.

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A telecommunications company schedules a video conference call between three offices in different cities. The call must begin at 2:00 pm on Monday in Sydney. Refer to the table below showing the standard time zones and daylight saving status for each location. Determine: (a) the local time and day in Perth when the call begins [2 marks] (b) the local time and day in Tokyo when the call begins. [2 marks]

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