Solve the problem.A power boat in still water maintains a speed of 20 miles per hour. The boat heads directly across a river perpendicular to the current which has a speed of 5 miles per hour. Find the actual speed and direction of the boat, rounded to the nearest whole number.

A. 10 miles per hour; 30° off course
B. 21 miles per hour; 14° off course
C. 11 miles per hour; 27° off course
D. 20 miles per hour; 14° off course


Answer: B

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