The actual velocity of a motorboat is 25 miles an hour due north. The wind is blowing from the direction N 50° W at the rate of 15 miles an hour. What is the apparent velocity of the wind, and from what direction does it seem to strike the boat? (With diagram and full solution please)

The actual velocity of a motorboat is 25 miles an hour due north. The wind is blowing from the direction N 50° W at the rate of 15 miles an hour. What is the apparent velocity of the wind, and from what direction does it seem to strike the boat? (With diagram and full solution please)

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