Three buoys AAA, BBB, and C C\,C form a triangle. The distance AB=20AB = 20AB=20 nautical miles (nm), BC=25 nmBC = 25\text{ nm}BC=25 nm, and AC=35 nmAC = 35\text{ nm}AC=35 nm.
Work out the size of angle ABCABCABC.
Give your answer to the nearest degree.
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