
To find:The correct option from the given options.
The correct option is (C).
Given information:
Boat 1: Speed =
Boat 2: Speed =
The included angle in the paths of the two boats is
Calculation:
Let
The formula to calculate distance is given by,
Distance travelled by Boat 1 in
Distance travelled by Boat 2 in
The formula for Law of Cosines is:
Substitute
Distance between the two boats after
Therefore, the correct option is (C).
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