two towns X and Y both on latitude 60oS have longitude 27oE and 33oW respectively. Find to the nearest kilometers, the distance between X and Y measured along the parallel of latitude. [Take 2πR = 4 x 104km, where R is the Radius of the earth]
A
28850km
B
16667km
C
8333km
D
6667km
E
3333km
Verified Correct Answer: E.
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