Question

a particular angle has a measure of 38.78 degrees. convert this angle measure to degree, minute, second notation. ***fan and medal***

Answer 1

38 degrees is the easy part
60 minutes to a degree so 0.78 x 60 = 46.8 minutes
60 sec to a minute so 0.8 x 60 = 48 sec

thus, 38 deg 46 min 48 sec by my calculation 38o 46' 48"
check to be sure

Answer 2

okay, thanks! @douglaswinslowcooper