SOLUTION: Solve the problem.
A plane takes off from an airport on the bearing S29°W. It continues for 20 minutes then changes to bearing and flies for 2 hours 20 minutes on this course
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Question 290669: Solve the problem.
A plane takes off from an airport on the bearing S29°W. It continues for 20 minutes then changes to bearing and flies for 2 hours 20 minutes on this course then lands at a second airport. If the plane's speed is 420 mph, how far from the first airport is the second airport? Round your answer correct to the nearest mile.
1010 mi
1011 mi
1110 mi
1111 mi
Answer by jerrygee17(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1110 mi
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