Solve the Problem $\mathrm { N } \mathrm {} 36 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { E }$

question 440

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Two tracking stations are on the equator 171 miles apart. A weather balloon is located on a bearing of $\mathrm { N } \mathrm {} 36 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { E }$ from the western station and a bearing of $\mathrm { N } \mathrm {} 18 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { E }$ from the eastern station. How far, to the nearest mile, is the balloon from the western station? Round to the nearest mile.

• A) \(526 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(448 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(535 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(439 \mathrm { mi }\)

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