A Darwin based Navy patrol boat receives a message that a yacht is in distress. Darwin's position is 12°S and 130°E. Which one of these is closest to the yacht's position? 2° N, 124° W 4° S, 135° E 4° S, 126° E 12° S, 130° E 00 00

A Darwin based Navy patrol boat receives a message that a yacht is in distress. Darwin's position is 12°S and 130°E. Which one of these is closest to the yacht's position? 2° N, 124° W 4° S, 135° E 4° S, 126° E 12° S, 130° E 00 00

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Darwin
140°E
A Darwin based Navy patrol boat receives a message that a yacht is in distress.
Darwin's position is 12°S and 130°E.
Which one of these is closest to the yacht's position?
2° N, 124° W
4° S, 135° E
4° S, 126° E
12° S, 130° E
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