A closed traverse has the following data: Course Length Bearing Interior Angle to the Right AB 125.98 N42°15′E A = 112°07′ BC 75.25 N35°20′W B = 102°25′ CD 80.34 S74°44′W C = 110°04′ DE 112.68 S19°56′W D = 125°12′ EA 78.35 S69°52′E E = 90°12′ a.) Adjust the traverse using transit rule.  b.) Compute the area (m2) of the traverse using DPD method.

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A closed traverse has the following data:

Course

Length

Bearing

Interior Angle to the Right

AB

125.98

N42°15′E

A = 112°07′

BC

75.25

N35°20′W

B = 102°25′

CD

80.34

S74°44′W

C = 110°04′

DE

112.68

S19°56′W

D = 125°12′

EA

78.35

S69°52′E

E = 90°12′

a.) Adjust the traverse using transit rule. 
b.) Compute the area (m2) of the traverse using DPD method.

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