SITUATION E: The following are the observed data for an open compass traverse. Determine the adjusted bearing of line FG, CD, and BC. Line Length Observed Bearing Forward Backward AB 452.50 m S 40°25’ W N 40°30’ E BC 405.65 m S 55°40’ W N 55°50’ E CD 495.08 m N 36°15’ W S 35°55’ E DE 284.15 m N 73°10’ W S 73°30’ E EF 367.29 m S 44°45’ W N 44°45’ E FG 217.73 m S 20°30’ E N 21°00’ W

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SITUATION E: The following are the observed data for an open compass traverse.

Determine the adjusted bearing of line FG, CD, and BC.

Line

Length

Observed Bearing

Forward

Backward

AB

452.50 m

S 40°25’ W

N 40°30’ E

BC

405.65 m

S 55°40’ W

N 55°50’ E

CD

495.08 m

N 36°15’ W

S 35°55’ E

DE

284.15 m

N 73°10’ W

S 73°30’ E

EF

367.29 m

S 44°45’ W

N 44°45’ E

FG

217.73 m

S 20°30’ E

N 21°00’ W

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