Question

A ship sets out to sail a point 124 km due north. An unexpected storm blows the ship to a point 72.6 km to the north and 31.4 km to the east of its starting point. How far, and in what direction, must it now sail to reach its original destination?

Answer 1

Answer: 60.23 km

Explanation:

y = 124-72.6 = 51.4 km

x = 31.4 km

Ans:

= $=\sqrt{x^2 +y^2} \\=\sqrt{31.4^2+51.4^2} \\=60.23$

Answer 2

Answer:

60 kilometers.........