Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Two yachts are sailing close to a dangerous reef. The captain of the *Porpoise* notices a lighthouse 2.4 km away on the bearing 223∘223^\circ. The captain of the *Queen Maria* measures the lighthouse as 2.1 km away. He also observes the *Porpoise* to the right of the lighthouse, with an angle of 53∘53^\circ between them. a. Display this information on a diagram. b. Find the distance between the yachts. c. Find the bearing of the *Queen Maria* from the *Porpoise*.

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