The positions of two countries P and Q are (15^\circN, 12^\circE) and (65^\circN, 12^\circE) respectively. What is the difference in latitude?
A
104o
B
100o
C
80o
D
50o
E
24o
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Latitudinal difference = 65^\circ - 15^\circ
= 50^\circ
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23745)