Mathematics · Direction and Distance
A boat moves from a jetty towards East. After sailing for 9 nautical miles, it turns towards its right and covers another 12 nautical miles. If the boat wants to go back to the jetty, what is the shortest distance now from its present position?
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15 nautical miles
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