Solve the problem.A ship in the Atlantic Ocean measures its position to be 30°48' north latitude. Another ship is reported to be due north of the first ship at 41°17' north latitude. Approximately how far apart are the two ships? Round to the nearest mile. Assume that the radius of the Earth is 3960 miles.

A. 75,966 mi
B. 725 mi
C. 1,351 mi
D. 75,991 mi


Answer: B

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A. 6 serving bowls, 3 platters, 7 bread baskets B. 8 serving bowls, 7 platters, 4 bread baskets C. 7 serving bowls, 6 platters, 3 bread baskets D. 3 serving bowls, 7 platters, 6 bread baskets

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Write the number in standard notation.7.753 x 10-5

A. -775,300 B. 0.00007753 C. 0.0007753 D. 0.000007753

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Solve the equation. =  (All numbers are approximate.)

A. M = 10.6622807 B. M = 0.96929825 C. M ? 2.5 D. M ? 0.60

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Determine whether the set is well defined or not well defined. The set of children in fifth grade at Maple Elementary School that are girls

A. well defined B. not well defined

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