(a).
To find: The how far is the waterfall.
(a).
Answer to Problem 19SGR
The waterfall is approximately
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A waterfall is situated
Calculation:
A waterfall is situated
From the figure, O represents the location of the camp and point B represents the location of the waterfall.
Co-ordinates of point O will be
Substitute
Approximation gives
Therefore, the waterfall is approximately
(b).
To find: The where Marc should stop for lunch halfway to the waterfall.
(b).
Answer to Problem 19SGR
TheMarc should stop for lunch at point
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A waterfall is situated
Calculation:
Marc wants to stop for lunch halfway to the waterfall. Compute the co-ordinates of the mid-points of camp and waterfall using Mid-point formula as follows:
Substitute
Therefore, the Marc should stop for lunch at point
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