Eva’s home is located at 72° 30’ E longitude. Sophia lives at 72° 30’ W longitude. Which student lives closer to the Prime Meridian?

The Prime Meridian is at 0° longitude. Eva is 72° 30′ east of it, while Sophia is 72° 30′ west of it. Because their longitude measurements have the same number of degrees and minutes, they are the same distance from the Prime Meridian, so the best answer is “They are the same distance from the Prime Meridian.”

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