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El 5 de julio de 2025 se observa el faro de Punta Almina en demora verdadera 154º y a una distancia de 6 millas. ¿Cuál es nuestra situación?:On 5 July 2025 you observe Punta Almina lighthouse at true bearing 154º and distance 6 miles. What is your position?
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Correct answer: a) 35º 59.4' N, 005º 20.0' W
Why it is correct
If Punta Almina lighthouse (35º 54.0′ N, 005º 16.5′ W) bears 154º true, the vessel lies along the reciprocal bearing 334º from the light. Measuring 6 miles along 334º gives 35º 59.4′ N, 005º 20.0′ W.
Why the others are not
- b) Does not match the point 6 miles along 334º true from Punta Almina lighthouse.
- c) Does not match the point 6 miles along 334º true from Punta Almina lighthouse.
- d) Does not match the point 6 miles along 334º true from Punta Almina lighthouse.
How to work it out in the exam
- Find the reciprocal bearing from Punta Almina lighthouse: 154º + 180º = 334º.
- Measure 6 miles from Punta Almina along 334º: 35º 59.4′ N, 005º 20.0′ W.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 42 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2025 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 45 Official paper · Official answer key
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