Line AB possesses a reduced bearing of N60°W and a 100 m length; its respective latitude and departure evaluate to________________?
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Answer: B. +86.6 m, -50 m
Explanation
Latitude is calculated as length * cos(bearing) = 100 * cos(60°) = +50 m (North), and departure as length * sin(bearing) = 100 * sin(-60°) = -86.6 m (West).
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