A ship is steaming north at 6 knots when the captain sights a small island at an angle of 15 degrees to the east of the ship's course. After 10 mins, the angle is 28 degrees. How far away is the island at the moment?

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inkyvoyd · Answer

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inkyvoyd · Answer

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inkyvoyd · Answer

You want to draw a picture first.

zepp · Answer

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inkyvoyd · Answer

One knot is about 1.151 mph.

inkyvoyd · Answer

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zepp · Answer

LOL @inkyvoyd 

First, place the ship, knowing that's heading north, where would you put it?

lgbasallote · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Yes pls @inkyvoyd. Your help would be much appreciated.

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