You are on course 277°T and take a relative bearing of a lighthouse of 045°. What is the true bearing to the lighthouse?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 322°
True bearing is calculated by adding the relative bearing to the true course: $277^{\circ}T + 045^{\circ} = 322^{\circ}T$. If the sum exceeds $360^{\circ}$, subtract $360^{\circ}$ to find the correct true bearing of the terrestrial landmark.
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