5. A boat wishes to reach Termei Island 450 km position at N 48º E. If the wind is blowing from S 26º W with a speed of

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5. A boat wishes to reach Termei Island 450 km position at N 48º E. If the wind is blowing from S 26º W with a speed of

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5. A boat wishes to reach Termei Island 450 km position at N 48º
E. If the wind is blowing from S 26º W with a speed of 90 km/h, and
the boat is travelling at 500 km/h in still water.
a) What is the heading that the sailor should steer?
b) How long does it take for the boat to reach its
destination?
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