document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1135181>Question 1135181</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The following problem involves directions in the form of bearing, which we defined in this section. Remember that bearing is always measured from a north-south line.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A boat travels on a course of bearing N 34° 10' W for 78.7 miles. How many miles north and how many miles west has the boat traveled? (Round each answer to the nearest tenth.)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I'll do it for 34 degs. You can do it for that additional 10'<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Distance N = 78.7*cos(34)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Distance W = 78.7*sin(34)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Calculate, round off as needed.\r<BR>\n" );
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