Plane A is flying at 440 mph in the northeast direction relative to the Earth. Plane B is flying at 550 mph in the north direction relative to the Earth. What is the speed of Plane B as observed from Plane A?

a. 570 mph
b. 916 mph
c. 392 mph
d. 704 mph
e. 714 mph


c

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