Convert the following to degrees and minutes. 91.85°

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**Converting Decimal Degrees to Degrees and Minutes**

**Task:**
Convert the following decimal degrees to degrees and minutes.

**Problem:**
91.85°

**Solution:**
To convert 91.85° to degrees and minutes, follow these steps:

1. The whole number part (91) is the degrees.
2. Take the decimal part (0.85) and multiply by 60 to convert it to minutes.

0.85 * 60 = 51 minutes

So, 91.85° is equal to 91° 51′.

**Answer:**
91° 51'
Transcribed Image Text:**Converting Decimal Degrees to Degrees and Minutes** **Task:** Convert the following decimal degrees to degrees and minutes. **Problem:** 91.85° **Solution:** To convert 91.85° to degrees and minutes, follow these steps: 1. The whole number part (91) is the degrees. 2. Take the decimal part (0.85) and multiply by 60 to convert it to minutes. 0.85 * 60 = 51 minutes So, 91.85° is equal to 91° 51′. **Answer:** 91° 51'
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