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?
A
20km
B
24km
C
25km
D
31km
E
84km
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
x2 = 242 + 72 = 576 + 49
x2 = 625
x = √625 = 25
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