Different Notations of Direction

[jwj11]

So I get that [25 degrees North of East] is a line that is 25 degrees above the east axis.

But what about [E25S]

Is that [25 degrees South of East]
or [25 degrees East of South]

My teacher says that [E25S] is [25 degrees East of South]

but based on that notation I think it is [25 degrees South of East]

Please help me determine this because he has deducted marks for it. Any credible internet sources would be helpful.

 

[gabbagabbahey]

I don't have any sources, but you have a legitimate argument there.

I too would interpret [E25S] as 25 degrees South of East.

It's very rare to see bearings (directions) given as X degrees East/West of North/South...it's much more common to see X degrees East/West of North/South.