Following the arrows:net departure=9+6−10−8=−3 m;net latitude=2−12−7+10=−7 m. Closing error is $\sqrt{(-3)^2+(-7)^2}=\sqrt{58}=7.61577$ m, or **7.62,B**. Absolute lengths must retain their east/west and north/south signs.
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