Chapter 12.1, Problem 41WE

To determine

Express in degrees and minutes to the nearest minute.

Answer to Problem 41WE

  $44°54\text{'}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The angle is :

  $44.9°$

Formula Used:

  $1°=60\text{'}$

  $1\text{'}=60\text{'}\text{'}\Rightarrow 1°=\left(60\times 60\right)\text{'}\text{'}=3600\text{'}\text{'}$

Calculation:

  $44.9°=44°+0.9°=44°+\left(0.9\times 60\right)\text{'}=44°+54\text{'}=44°54\text{'}$