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An airplane was due north of a tropical island when a hurricane warning arrived at noon. In what direction was the tropical island from the position of the airplane at 3 pm?
(1) To circumvent the path of the hurricane, the airplane flew due west at 200 miles per hour from noon till 2 pm, and from 2 pm until 3 pm, it flew due south at 300 miles per hour.
(2) At 3 pm, the airplane was exactly 450 miles from the tropical island.
Answer: E
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(1) To circumvent the path of the hurricane, the airplane flew due west at 200 miles per hour from noon till 2 pm, and from 2 pm until 3 pm, it flew due south at 300 miles per hour.
(2) At 3 pm, the airplane was exactly 450 miles from the tropical island.
Answer: E
Source: Manhattan GMAT
