Solve the Problem. -Two Airplanes Leave an Airport at the Same Time, One

question 6

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Two airplanes leave an airport at the same time, one going northwest (bearing 135°) at 414 mph and the other going east at 343 mph. How far apart are the planes after 4 hours (to the nearest
Mile) ?

• A)2330 mi
• B)2800 mi
• C)2197 mi
• D)700 mi

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