Solve the problem.A ship in the Atlantic Ocean measures its position to be 32°52' north latitude. Another ship is reported to be due north of the first ship at 46°11' north latitude. Approximately how far apart are the two ships? Round to the nearest mile. Assume that the radius of the Earth is 3960 miles.
A. 52,734 mi
B. 920 mi
C. 52,757 mi
D. 943 mi
Answer: B
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Solve the problem.In order to purchase a home, a family borrows $45,000 at an annual interest rate of 9%, to be paid back over a 30 year period in equal monthly payments. What is their monthly payment?
A. $11.25 B. $337.50 C. $377.64 D. $362.08
Identify the figure as a line, a ray, a line segment, or an angle. Then name the figure using the given points.
A. line segment; 
B. ray; 
C. angle; ?VXZ or ?ZXV or ?X
D. line; 
Two ships leave the same port at noon. Ship A sails north at 21 mph, and ship B sails east at 12 mph. How fast is the distance between them changing at 1 p.m.? ?
A. 
mph
B. 
mph
C. 
mph
D. 32 mph
E. 24 mph
Fill in the blank with a symbolic statement that follows from the given statement.The applicant for the position must have a two-year college degree in drafting or five years of experience in the field. Let
a: You are an applicant for the position.
q: You are qualified for the position.
e: You have a two-year college degree in drafting.
f: You have five years of experience in the field.
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What will be an ideal response?