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You draw two lines of position on a plot. What is the best guess for your current position?

The correct answer is b.

The best guess for your current position will be the intersection of the LOPs.

Please make a selection.

How many LOPs are generally required to provide an accurate fix?

The correct answer is c.

The correct answer is c. Three or more LOPs provide a great detail of confidence in the fix, and can reveal if a major mistake was made in plotting one of the lines of position.

Please make a selection.