Solve the Problem $\mathrm { A }$ the Bearing of the Fire from Lookout

question 101

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A fire is sighted due west of lookout $\mathrm { A }$ . The bearing of the fire from lookout $\mathrm { B } , 13.8$ miles due south of A, is $\mathrm { N } 44 ^ { \circ } 15 ^ { \prime } \mathrm { W }$ . How far is the fire from B (to the nearest tenth of a mile) ?

• A) \(19.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(22.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(20.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(21.3 \mathrm { mi }\)

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