A correct statement
How far from the lighthouse to the ship?
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the distance from the coastguard to the ship must be the longest distance
from the lighthouse to the coastguard must be the shortest distance
490 ft
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300 yds
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24.5 yds
from the coastguard to the lighthouse must be the longest distance
the distance from the coastguard to the ship must be the shortest distance
20 yds
This statement is not correct. The correct statement would be:
The distance from the lighthouse to the ship is 490 feet, 300 yards, or 24.5 yards.