A ship headed due east is moving through the water at a constant speed of 16 miles per hour. However, the true course of the ship is 60°. If the currents are a constant 8.0 miles per hour, what is the ground speed of the ship?
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Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits all computations are complete.
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__________mph

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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