Question 151245
If 2 planes leave the same airport at 1:00 PM, how many miles apart will they be at 3:00 PM, if one travels directly north at 150 mph and the other plane travels directly west at 200 mph.
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North traveler goes 2*150 = 300 miles
West traveler goes 2*200 = 400 miles
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Use Pytagoras to find the distance of one plane to the other.
d = sqrt[300^2 + 400^2] = sqrt[250000] = 500 miles
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A. 50 miles
B. 100 miles
C. 500 miles-correct answer
D. 700 miles
E. 1000 miles