Solve the problem.
-A ship sailing parallel to shore sights a lighthouse at an angle of 12° from its direction of travel. After traveling 3 miles farther, the angle is 20°. At that time, how far is the ship from the lighthouse?
A) 1.82 mi
B) 4.48 mi
C) 7.37 mi
D) 3 mi

Question

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Using the law of sines in the triangle formed by the ship's two positions and the lighthouse, we can calculate the distance from the ship to the lighthouse when the angle is 20°.

Solve the Problem. -A Ship Sailing Parallel to Shore Sights a Lighthouse at a Lighthouse