Question: Two airplanes leave an airport at the same time, one going northwest (bearing 135) at 419 mph and the other going east at 342 mph.

Two airplanes leave an airport at the same time, one going northwest (bearing 135°) at 419 mph and the other going east at 342 mph. How far apart are the planes after 4 hours (to the nearest mile)?
A) 704 miles
B) 2815 miles
C) 2210 miles
D) 2343 miles

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