Question
Geomatics Engineering Question on Maps
The magnetic bearing of a line in the year 1990 was found to be N 40°30' W and magnetic declination was 3°30′ E. If the present magnetic declination is 2°10′ W, the magnetic bearing now (in reduced bearing system) would be
A
S 30°50' W
B
N 30°50' W
C
S 34°50' W
D
N 34°50' W
Answer
N 34°50' W
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (D) : N 34°50' W