You are on a fishing boat that leaves its pier and heads east. After traveling for 25 miles, there is a report warning of rough seas directly south. The captain turns the boat and follows a bearing of S40°W for 13.5 miles. a. At this time, how far are you from the boat’s pier? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile. b. What bearing could the boat have originally taken to arrive at this spot?

You are on a fishing boat that leaves its pier and heads east. After traveling for 25 miles, there is a report warning of rough seas directly south. The captain turns the boat and follows a bearing of S40°W for 13.5 miles. a. At this time, how far are you from the boat’s pier? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile. b. What bearing could the boat have originally taken to arrive at this spot?

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337278461

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Trigonometry

Section1.8: Applications And Models

Problem 5ECP

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