Town L is 24 miles due south of town N. Town B is due east of town L and S 65° E from town N. How far is town L from town B? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

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Town L is 24 miles due south of town N. Town B is due east of town L and S 65° E from town N. How far is town L from town B? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

 

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A boat travels on a course of bearing S 63° 50' E for 108 miles. How many miles south and how many miles east has the boat traveled? (Round each answer to the nearest tenth.)

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