Solve the Following Problem

question 174

Short Answer

Solve the following problem. Be sure to make a diagram of the situation with all the given information labeled. A man wandering in the desert walks 2.7 miles in the direction S 27° W. He then turns 90° and walks 3.7 miles in the direction N 63° W. At that time, how far is he from his starting point? Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits when determining your answers. Round the distance to the nearest tenth of miles and angle to the nearest degree. Distance from starting point = __________ mi
​What is the man's bearing from his starting point? __________ __________° __________

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