The good ship Bravery is 30 km due west of the good ship Courageous. The Bravery sets out on a bearing of 030° at a speed of 25km/hr. The Courageous sets out on a bearing of 345° at a speed of 20km/hr. Will the ships collide?

The good ship Bravery is 30 km due west of the good ship Courageous. The Bravery sets out on a bearing of 030° at a speed of 25km/hr. The Courageous sets out on a bearing of 345° at a speed of 20km/hr. Will the ships collide?

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