Solve the Problem $20 \mathrm { mph }$ In a Direction $106 ^ { \circ } 37$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A boat sails for 4 hours at $20 \mathrm { mph }$ in a direction $106 ^ { \circ } 37$ '. How far south has it sailed (to the nearest mile) ?

• A) \(25 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(21 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(23 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(19 \mathrm { mi }\)

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