A cruise ship travels 310 miles due east before turning 20 degrees north of east. it travels 150 miles its new course. how far is the cruise ship from its initial position

A) 295 miles

B) 274 miles

C) 454miles

D) 160 miles

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13 March, 19:29

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Jacquelyn Chavez · Answer 1

D^2=x^2+y^2

d^2 = (310+150cos20) ^2 + (150sin20) ^2

d^2=205991.41373309

d=453.86mi

So C. to the nearest mile.

A cruise ship travels 310 miles due east before turning 20 degrees north of east. it travels 150 miles its new course. how far is the cruise ship from its initial positionA) 295 milesB) 274 milesC) 454milesD) 160 miles