An airplane flies 220 miles with a course of 40°, and then flies 180 miles with acourse of 170°. How far is the plane from its starting point? Round answers to thenearest tenth.а.141.9 miO b. 328.5 miОс.172.9 miO d. 203.0 mi

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An airplane flies 220 miles with a course of 40°, and then flies 180 miles with a course of 170°. How far is the plane from its starting point? Round answers to the nearest tenth. O a. 141.9 mi O b. 328.5 mi O c. 172.9 mi O d. 203.0 mi