Choose the One Alternative That Best Completes the Statement or Answers

question 11

Multiple Choice

Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
-A forest ranger at Lookout A sights a fire directly north of her position. Another ranger at Lookout B, exactly 2 kilometers directly west of A, sights the same fire at a bearing of N41.2°E. How far is the fire from Lookout A?
Round your answer to the nearest 0.01 km.

• A) 2.32 km
• B) 2.25 km
• C) 2.18 km
• D) 2.28 km

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Total Cost Approach

A method of analysis that involves assessing all costs associated with a decision, including initial costs and ongoing operational costs.

Discount Rate

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Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

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