A ship headed due east is moving through the water at a constant speed of 12 miles per hour. However, the true course of the ship is 60 degrees. If the currents are a constant 6 miles per hour, what is the ground speed of the ship?

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  1. A ship headed due east is moving through the water at a constant speed of 12 miles per hour. However, the true course of the ship is 60 degrees. If the currents are a constant 6 miles per hour, what is the ground speed of the ship?

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