The observed magnetic bearing of a line OE was found to be 185∘. It was later discovered that station O had a local attraction of +1.5∘. The true bearing of the line OE, considering a magnetic declination of 3.5∘East shall be
A
193∘
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B
180∘
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C
190∘
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D
187∘
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Solution
The correct option is C190∘ Correct magnetic bearing of line OE
= observed magnetic bearing + local attraction =185∘+1.5∘=186.5∘
True bearing = Magnetic bearing + declination =186.5∘+3.5∘=190∘