A ship is headed due north at a constant 15 miles per hour. Because of the ocean current, the true course of the ship is 12°. If the currents are a constant 12 miles per hour, in what direction are the currents running? Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete.
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A. S 3° E
B. ?S 27° E, N 24° E
C. ?N 22° E, N 3° E
D. ?S 20° E
E. ?N 27° E, S 3° E


Answer: E

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