Suppose a Plane Is Flying in the Direction $302 ^ { \circ }$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plane is flying in the direction $302 ^ { \circ }$ (relative to the west) . Its speed with respect to the air is 600 kilometers per hour. The wind at the plane's altitude is from the southwest at 80 kilometers per hour (see figure) . What is its speed with respect to the ground? Round your answer to one decimal place.

• A) \(1,175.4 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { hr }\)
• B) \(587.2 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { hr }\)
• C) \(585.0 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { hr }\)
• D) \(962.4 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { hr }\)
• E) \(606.20 \mathrm {~km} / \mathrm { hr }\)

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