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daniw871 · Aug 3, 2014

Hey guys sorry if this isn't in the right place, I'm new to these forums. Just wondering if someone could clarify to me what N25°W means? Is it 25 degrees west of north? Thank you!

ehild · Aug 3, 2014

daniw871 said:

Hey guys sorry if this isn't in the right place, I'm new to these forums. Just wondering if someone could clarify to me what N25°W means? Is it 25 degrees west of north? Thank you!

See
http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year10/ch15_trigonometry/11_directions/23dir.htm

Yes, N25°W means 25 degrees West of North.

ehild

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