From Monroe's closer-mileage readings, what is the second-closest distance and direction listed?

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From Monroe's closer-mileage readings, what is the second-closest distance and direction listed?

Think about order by distance. Closest means the smallest distance, so sort Monroe’s readings from smallest to largest: 14 miles NE, then 15 miles NE, then 16 miles SE, then 31 miles NE. The second item in that order is 15 miles NE, making it the second-closest distance and its direction. The other options are either the closest (14 miles NE) or farther readings (16 miles SE and 31 miles NE).

Think about order by distance. Closest means the smallest distance, so sort Monroe’s readings from smallest to largest: 14 miles NE, then 15 miles NE, then 16 miles SE, then 31 miles NE. The second item in that order is 15 miles NE, making it the second-closest distance and its direction. The other options are either the closest (14 miles NE) or farther readings (16 miles SE and 31 miles NE).

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