Solve the Problem. -A Ship Sailing Parallel to Shore Sights a Lighthouse at a Lighthouse

question 61

Multiple Choice

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

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

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