Question

The distance between Miami and Oriando is about 220 miles .A pilot flying from

Miami to Orlando start the flight 10 degree off course to avoid a storm.
a) After flying in this direction for 100 miles , how far is the plane from Orlando?
b)If the pilot adjust his course after 100 miles , how much farther is the flight
than a direct route?

Answer 1

100/1=x/0.985, 98.5=x. So the distance from Orlando is 220-98.5=121.5miif he adjusts, he has 98.5 miles more to do, plus 121.5 miles he already did, the flight is 1.25 mi farther