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?

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Jean Harding

11 May, 03:27

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?

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Damarion White · 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