A plane is moving due north, directly towards its destination. Its airspeed is 200 mph. A constant breeze is blowing from west to east at 42 mph. In which direction is the plane pointed?
a. 5.7° W of N
b. 12° W of N
c. 22° W of N
d. 11° E of N
Ans: b. 12° W of N
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