When an instrument is at P the staff readings on P is 1.824 and on Q is 2.748. When the instrument at Q the staff readings on P is 0.928 and Q is 1.606. Distance between P and Q is 1010 mts. R.L. of P is 126.386. Find true R.L. of Q?

When an instrument is at P the staff readings on P is 1.824 and on Q is 2.748. When the instrument at Q the staff readings on P is 0.928 and Q is 1.606. Distance between P and Q is 1010 mts. R.L. of P is 126.386. Find true R.L. of Q? Correct Answer 125.585

When observations are taken from P the apparent difference in elevation between P and Q is 2.748 – 1.824 = 0.924. When observations are taken from Q the apparent difference in elevation between P and Q is 1.606 – 0.928 = 0.678. Hence true difference in elevation is (0.924 +0.678)/2 = 0.801 m. Therefore true elevation of Q is 126.386 – 0.801 = 125.585 m.

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