On 7 February your 0800 zone time DR position is LAT 22°16.0'N, LONG 92°26.0'W. Your vessel is on course 270°T at a speed of 20.0 knots. What is the zone time of local apparent noon (LAN)?

Correct Answer: Option D — 1230

Local Apparent Noon occurs when the Sun crosses the observer's meridian. Calculate the time difference between the DR longitude and the zone meridian. At 92°26.0'W, the longitude is 2°26.0' west of the 90°W zone meridian. Applying the 4-minute-per-degree rule results in a 9.7-minute adjustment, totaling 1230 ZT.