For a given traverse, the sum of latitudes was found to be 1.89 and the departures of the sides were calculated to be -1.17. What is the closing error of the given traverse?
A)1.491 ft
B)2.223 ft
C)3.060 ft
D)None of the above

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The closing error of the given traverse is 2.223 ft. Solution Use the closing error formula e = [?L 2 +?D 2 ] ½ Where L = latitude = 1.89 D = departure = -1.17 E = [(1.89) 2 +(-1.17) 2 ] ½ = [3.572 +1.369] ½ = 2.223ft

For a Given Traverse, the Sum of Latitudes Was Found