SOLUTION: A ship sails on a bearing of 215 DEGREES from port until it is 100 km due south of port. How far does it sail, to the nearest km?

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Question 981215: A ship sails on a bearing of 215 DEGREES from
port until it is 100 km due south of port.
How far does it sail, to the nearest km?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It can't get to a point 100 km due south by going 215 degrees.
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