Question 1638Navigation General

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You are on course 355°T and take a relative bearing of a lighthouse of 275°. What is the true bearing of the lighthouse?

A 085°
B 280°
C 270°
D 080°
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 270°. To determine the true bearing of the lighthouse, we need to add the course and the relative bearing. Since the course is 355°T and the relative bearing is 275°, the true bearing of the lighthouse is 355° + 275° = 270°. The other options are incorrect because: A) 085° is not the correct calculation. B) 280° is not the correct calculation. D) 080° is not the correct calculation.

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