A Park Ranger at Point a Observes a Fire in the Direction

question 42

Multiple Choice

A park ranger at point A observes a fire in the direction N25°26'E.Another ranger at point B,4 miles due east of A,sites the same fire at N58°34'W.Determine the distance from point B to the fire.Round answer to two decimal places.

• A)1.73 miles
• B)3.63 miles
• C)2.05 miles
• D)4.08 miles
• E)3.43 miles

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