Solve the problem.A pilot wants to fly on a bearing of 62.5°. By flying due east, he finds that a 51-mph wind, blowing from the south, puts him on course. Find the ground speed of the plane.

A. 57 mph
B. 221 mph
C. 166 mph
D. 110 mph


Answer: D

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A. 520 scarves B. 2168 scarves C. 1445 scarves D. 347 scarves

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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