Example 2: A ferry is used to transport guests from the dock to two hotels across a large lake. The hotels are located 650 m apart. The first hotel is at a 49° angle between the dock and the second hotel. The second hotel is at a 56° angle between the dock and the first hotel. How far is each hotel from the dock, to the nearest metre? Draw and label a diagram of the dock and two hotels.

Example 2: A ferry is used to transport guests from the dock to two hotels across a large lake. The hotels are located 650 m apart. The first hotel is at a 49° angle between the dock and the second hotel. The second hotel is at a 56° angle between the dock and the first hotel. How far is each hotel from the dock, to the nearest metre? Draw and label a diagram of the dock and two hotels.

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305652224

Author:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner

Publisher:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner

Chapter2: Right Triangle Trigonometry

Section2.3: Solving Right Triangles

Problem 67PS: Observation Wheel the London Eye has a diameter of 135 meters. A rider boards the London Eye at...

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