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A ship is to reach a place `10^@` south of west. In what direction should it be steered if declination at the place is `17^@` west?

A

`73^@` west of magnetic north.

B

`27^(@)` west of magnetic south

C

`83^(@)` west of magnetic north.

D

`7^(@)` east of magnetic south.

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