5. An ocean freighter sends a distress signal. A coast guard cutter that is 50 nautical
miles west and 15 nautical miles south of the freighter hears the distress call. A
second freighter that is 20 nautical miles east and 45 nautical miles south of the
freighter in distress also hears the call.
Freighter
a) Which vessel is closer to the ship in
in Distress
20
distress and by how much?
50
w
15
Coast Guard Cutter
Freighter
b)
At what angle from north would this vessel have to head to
reach the ocean freighter?