A ship is anchored off a long straight shoreline that runs north and south. From two observation points 20 miles apart on shore, the bearings of the ship are N 28° E and S 53° E. What is the distance from the ship to each of the observation points?
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Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete.
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A. 16 miles and 11.5 miles
B. 14 miles and 9.5 miles
C. 14 miles and 11.5 miles
D. 17 miles and 8.0 miles
E. 16 miles and 9.5 miles
Answer: E
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