Solve the problem.Two tracking stations are on the equator 142 miles apart. A weather balloon is located on a bearing of  from the western station and on a bearing of N21°W from the eastern station. How far is the balloon from the western station? Round to the nearest mile.

A. 140 miles
B. 131 miles
C. 160 miles
D. 169 miles


Answer: C

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