Solve the Problem $185 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { h }$

question 254

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-An airplane travels at $185 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { h }$ for $5 \mathrm { hr }$ in a direction of $112 ^ { \circ }$ from a local airport. At the end of this time, how far east of the airport is the plane (to the nearest kilometer) ?

• A) \(374 \mathrm {~km}\)
• B) \(347 \mathrm {~km}\)
• C) \(858 \mathrm {~km}\)
• D) \(998 \mathrm {~km}\)

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