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A Ship Is Headed Due North at a Constant 15

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A ship is headed due north at a constant 15 miles per hour. Because of the ocean current, the true course of the ship is 12°. If the currents are a constant 12 miles per hour, in what direction are the currents running? Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete. ​


A) S 3° E
B) ​S 27° E, N 24° E
C) ​N 22° E, N 3° E
D) ​S 20° E
E) ​N 27° E, S 3° E

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