Solve the problem.Two tracking stations are on the equator 159 miles apart. A weather balloon is located on a bearing of  from the western station and on a bearing of  from the eastern station. How far is the balloon from the western station? Round to the nearest mile.

A. 316 mi
B. 395 mi
C. 404 mi
D. 307 mi


Answer: B

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