From a point on the edge of the sea, one ship is 24km away on a bearing S 50oE and another ship is 7km away on a bearing S40oW. How far apart are the ships?
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A.
20km -
B.
24km -
C.
25km -
D.
31km -
E.
84km
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
x2 = 242 + 72 = 576 + 49
x2 = 625
x = √625 = 25