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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From a point on the edge of the sea, one ship is 24km away on a bearing S 50^oE and another ship is 7km away on a bearing S40^oW. 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

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