Two Ships Leave a Harbor Entrance at the Same Time

question 177

Short Answer

Two ships leave a harbor entrance at the same time. The first ship is traveling at a constant 17 miles per hour, while the second is traveling at a constant 20 miles per hour. If the angle between their courses is 123°, how far apart are they after 2 hours? Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete. __________ mi

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