If the whole circle bearing of a line is 325°40', then quadrantal bearing will be 

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  1. N 34°20' W
  2. N 55°40' W
  3. S 55°40' W
  4. None of the above

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Option 1 : N 34°20' W
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Explanation:

Whole Circle Bearing and Quadrantal Bearing

To convert a whole circle bearing (WCB) to a quadrantal bearing (QB), follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the quadrant in which the angle lies:

    • 0° to 90°: First quadrant → NE
    • 90° to 180°: Second quadrant → SE
    • 180° to 270°: Third quadrant → SW
    • 270° to 360°: Fourth quadrant → NW
  • Step 2: Calculate the angle with respect to the North or South axis:

    • For angles in the fourth quadrant (270° to 360°), subtract the bearing from 360°.
  • Step 3: Represent the angle as QB using the appropriate quadrant notation (N or S followed by the angle and then E or W).

Analyzing the Given WCB

The given whole circle bearing is 325°40'. Let us determine the quadrantal bearing:

  • Step 1: Identify the quadrant:

    • 325°40' lies in the fourth quadrant (270° to 360°).
  • Step 2: Calculate the angle with respect to the North axis:

    • Subtract 325°40' from 360°:
    • 360° - 325°40' = 34°20'.
  • Step 3: Represent the angle as a quadrantal bearing:

    • Since the angle lies in the fourth quadrant, the notation is N 34°20' W.
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