City A lies 30 km directly south of city B. A bus, beginning at city A travels 50 km at 37° north of east to reach city C. How far and in what direction must the bus go from city C to reach city B?   A) 20 km, east   B) 40 km, east   C) 20 km, west   D) 40 km, west

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City A lies 30 km directly south of city B. A bus, beginning at city A travels 50 km at 37° north of east to reach city C. How far and in what direction must the bus go from city C to reach city B?

 
  1. A) 20 km, east

     
  2. B) 40 km, east

     
  3. C) 20 km, west

     
  4. D) 40 km, west

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