Suppose a Plane Is Flying in the Direction 302°

question 58

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plane is flying in the direction 302°.Its speed with respect to the air is 900 kilometers per hour.The wind at the plane's altitude is from the southwest at 100 kilometers per hour (see figure) .What is the true direction of the plane? Round your answer to two decimal places. ​ ​

• A)38.34° North of West
• B)77.67° North of West
• C)27.34° North of East
• D)4.66° North of West
• E)75.67° North of South

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