A 100-m wide river flows due south. A boat that travels 1 m/s relative to the water leaves the west bank. To end up at a point due east of its starting point, the boat should be pointed

A. east.
B. southeast.
C. northeast.
D. nowhere-it can't be done.


Answer: D

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