A ship headed due east is moving through the water at a constant speed of 10 miles per hour. However, the true course of the ship is 60°. If the currents are a constant 5.0 miles per hour, what is the ground speed of the ship?
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Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete.
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A. 9 mph or 7 mph
B. 8.7 mph
C. 6.7 mph
D. 7.7 mph or 6.7 mph
E. 7.7 mph


Answer: B

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