A Plane Is Flying with an Airspeed of 245 Miles

question 170

Multiple Choice

A plane is flying with an airspeed of 245 miles per hour with heading 276.2°. The wind currents are running at a constant 47.2 miles per hour in the direction 266.1°. Find the ground speed and true course of the plane. Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete.

• A)292 mph with heading 274.6°
• B)302 mph with heading 274.6°
• C)292 mph with heading 273.8°
• D)292 mph with heading 294.6°
• E)302 mph with heading 294.6°

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