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

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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.