How far from the lighthouse to

the ship?
A correct statement
:: 300 yds :: 20 yds
:: 490 ft
:: 24.5 yds
:: from the lighthouse to the coastguard must be the shortest distance
:: from the coastguard to the lighthouse must be the longest distance
the distance from the coastguard to the ship must be the shortest distance

the distance from the coastguard to the ship must be the longest distance

:: 300 yds