2. Two ships sail from the same point at the same time. Ship A sails on a course of175° while ship B sails on a course of 190°. After 4 hours, ship B was 2 miles due westof ship A. After sailing for 4 hours, what is the bearing from ship A to its initial point?a) 355⁰b) 10⁰c) 165⁰d) 15⁰

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2. Two ships sail from the same point at the same time. Ship A sails on a course of
175° while ship B sails on a course of 190°. After 4 hours, ship B was 2 miles due west
of ship A. After sailing for 4 hours, what is the bearing from ship A to its initial point?
a) 355⁰
b) 10⁰
c) 165⁰
d) 15⁰

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