Two cars $A$ and $B$ are moving with speeds $v_A = 120 \text{ km/h}$ and $v_B = 50 \text{ km/h}$ respectively in the directions as indicated by the arrows in the figure below. What is the relative speed of car $B$ with respect to car $A$ (in $\text{ km/h}$)?

  • A
    $70$
  • B
    $120$
  • C
    $130$
  • D
    $170$

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