Solve the Problem $$12 ^ { \circ }$$ Miles Farther, the Angle Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A ship sailing parallel to shore sights a lighthouse at an angle of from its direction of travel. After traveling 3 $$12 ^ { \circ }$$ miles farther, the angle is . At that time, how far is the ship from the lighthouse? $$20 ^ { \circ }$$

• A) 1.82 mi
• B) 4.48 mi
• C) 7.37 mi
• D) 3 mi

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Mature, haploid reproductive cell; e.g., a sperm.