SOLUTION: An airplane leaves an airport and travels for 2 hr at 340 mph in a direction of 250 degrees. How far west of the airport is the plane then? Choose one of the following options: a)

Question 1201090: An airplane leaves an airport and travels for 2 hr at 340 mph in a direction of 250 degrees. How far west of the airport is the plane then? Choose one of the following options: a) 233 mi b) 277 mi c) 247 mi d) 639 mi
Answer by ikleyn(52847) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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= 340*2*cos(250°) = 340*2*(-0.3420) = -232.56.


ANSWER.  233 miles west, rounded.

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