Two Planes Take Off at the Same Time from an Airport

question 139

Multiple Choice

Two planes take off at the same time from an airport. The first plane is flying at 260 miles per hour on a bearing of S  E. The second plane is flying in the direction S  W at 265 miles per hour. If there are no wind currents blowing, how far apart are they after 3 hours? What is the bearing of the second plane from the first after 3 hours? ​

• A)1,114 miles, S W
• B)1,260 miles, N W
• C)1,114 miles, N W
• D)1,260 miles, N W
• E)1,317 miles, S W

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