4764degree to Ddegree M S round answer to nearest second 47d

47.64^degree to D^degree M\' S\" round answer to nearest second. 47^degree 38\' 24\" 49^degree 26\' 15\" to a decimal degree. Give answer to two decimal places.

Solution

a) 47.64 deg

= 47 deg + 0.64 deg

0.64 deg = 38.4 min

0.4 = 24 sec

47.64 deg = 47 deg 38 min 24 sec

b) 49 deg26\'15\"

26/60 = 0.43 deg

15/60*60 =0.004167 deg

So, 49 deg26\'15\" = 49.43