Question

What is equivalent to 23 degrees 20’ 48”

Answer 1

approx 23.35 degrees

Explanation:

Work backwards: 48" is 48/60 minute, or 0.8 minute. Then we have

23 degrees 20 minutes 0.8 minute, or

23 degrees 20.8 minute, or

23 degrees 20.8/60 degree, or

23.347 degrees, or

approx 23.35 degrees