SOLUTION: The Algomarine is a cargo ship that is 222.5 m long. On the water, small watercraft has the right of way. However, bulk carriers cruise at nearly 30 km/h, so it is best to stay out
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Question 1188366: The Algomarine is a cargo ship that is 222.5 m long. On the water, small watercraft has the right of way. However, bulk carriers cruise at nearly 30 km/h, so it is best to stay out of their way: If you pass a cargo ship within 40 m, your boat could get swamped! Suppose you spot the Algomarine on your starboard (right) side headed your way. The bow and stern of the carrier appear separated b
The captain of the Algomarine calls you from the bridge, located at the stern, and says that you are off his bow. a) How far, to the nearest metre, are you from the stern? b) Are you in danger of being swamped? Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source):
