Question

Which is equivalent of 278.24 written in DMS form

Answer 1

The answer is 278°14'24''

Explanation:

Given : 278.24

To find : written in DMS form.

Solution : We have given that 278.24

Multiply 24 by 60 to convert it into minute

We can write it as 278 + .24(60).

278°14.4'

Rewrite 278°14+.4'

4' = 4 ( 60) to convert minute in to second.

278°14+.4(60)

278°14'24''

The answer is 278°14'24'' ....

Answer 2

Answer:
`278\°14'24''`

Explanation:

You know that:

`1\ hour=60\ minutes\\\\1\ minute=60\ seconds`

Then, in order to convert the given decimal degree to Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS), you need to follow these steps:

1) The whole number 278 gives you the degrees.

2) Multiply 0.24 by 60:

`0.24*60=14.4`

The whole number 14 gives you the minutes.

3) Multiply 0.4 by 60:

`0.4*60=24`

This gives you the seconds.

Therefore, 278.24 written in DMS form is:

`278\°14'24''`