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At 9am, ship B was 65 miles due east of another ship, A. Ship B was then sailing due west at 10 miles per hour, and A was sailing due south at 15 miles per hour. If they continue their respective courses, when will they be nearest one another?
12 years ago

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Dave
15 sqrt 13 miles at 11 am
10 years ago

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