A vessel heading WNW is on a course of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 292.5°
West-Northwest (WNW) is the point between West (270°) and Northwest (315°). Using the standard 32-point compass system, each point represents 11.25°. WNW is two points north of West. Adding 22.5° to 270° results in 292.5°, which is the correct numerical representation for a WNW heading.
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