A ship starts at point A and travels 105 mi north-east. It then travels 130 mi due east and arrives at point B. If the ship had sailed directly from A to B, what distance would it have traveled? Round your answer to three significant digits.
A) 217 mi
B) 237 mi
C) 187 mi
D) 267 mi
E) 207 mi

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The ship traveled 105 mi north-east, which is equivalent to 75 mi north and 75 mi east. It then traveled 130 mi due east. So, the total distance traveled is sqrt(75^2 + 130^2) = 150 mi.

A Ship Starts at Point a and Travels 105 Mi