Solve the Problem

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Be sure to make a diagram of the situation with all the given information labeled. A ship is anchored off a long straight shoreline that runs north and south. From two observation points 14 miles apart on shore, the bearings of the ship are N 32° E and S 50° E. What is the shortest distance from the ship to the shore? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a mile. ​

A) 1.7 mi
B) 7.7 mi
C) 5.7 mi
D) 3.1 mi
E) 2.2 mi