A Ship Is Anchored Off a Long Straight Shoreline That

question 57

Multiple Choice

A ship is anchored off a long straight shoreline that runs north and south. From two observation points 20 miles apart on shore, the bearings of the ship are N 28° E and S 53° E. What is the distance from the ship to each of the observation points? Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete.

• A)16 miles and 11.5 miles
• B)14 miles and 9.5 miles
• C)14 miles and 11.5 miles
• D)17 miles and 8.0 miles
• E)16 miles and 9.5 miles

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