SOLUTION: I'm not sure if this is a typo or what.. I'm really stumped. Could you help me? thanks! sin 25degrees8'8"

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Question 853879: I'm not sure if this is a typo or what.. I'm really stumped. Could you help me? thanks!
sin 25degrees8'8"
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Not a Typo,  1' = 1/60degrees   and   1" = 1/3600  degrees  (60" in 1')

Read 25 degrees, 8 minutes and 8 seconds

sin(25° 8'8") = sin( 25 + 8/60 + 8/3600) = sin(25.1256) to 4 decimal places