Convert 245°54'10" to a decimal Degree. Be sure to have the correct number of significant digits.
Convert 245°54'10" to a decimal Degree. Be sure to have the correct number of significant digits.
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Transcribed Image Text:Convert 245°54'10" to a decimal Degree. Be sure to have the correct number of significant digits.
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Step 1 Introduction and given data
Given an angle
To determine the decimal degree for the given angle.
We know,
- represent degrees, in one complete rotation, it is 360 degrees.
- represent minutes, there are 60 minutes in 1 degree.
- represent seconds, there are 60 seconds in 1 minute.
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