A long-distance swimmer is able to swim through still water at 4 km/h. She wishes to...

 

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A long-distance swimmer is able to swim through still water at 4 km/h. She wishes to try to swim from Port Angeles, Washington, directly north to Victoria, British Columbia, a distance of 50 km. An ocean current flows through the Strait of Juan de Fuca from west to east at 3 km/h. In what direction (relative to north) in degrees should she swim to make the crossing along a straight line between the two cities? A long-distance swimmer is able to swim through still water at 4 km/h. She wishes to try to swim from Port Angeles, Washington, directly north to Victoria, British Columbia, a distance of 50 km. An ocean current flows through the Strait of Juan de Fuca from west to east at 3 km/h. In what direction (relative to north) in degrees should she swim to make the crossing along a straight line between the two cities?