College Algebra & Trigonometry, 2018a

8.4. APPLICATIONS 377
12. A man walking in the desert travels 1.6 miles in the direction S57 ◦ E.He
then turns 90 ◦ and continues walking for 3.2 miles in the direction N33 ◦ E. At
that time, how far is he from his starting point and what is his bearing from the
starting point?
13. Madras, Oregon is 26 miles due north of Redmond. Prineville is due east
of Redmond and S34 ◦ 42 ′ E from Madras. How far is Prineville from Redmond?
14. Raymond, Washington is 22 miles due south of Aberdeen. Montesano is
due east of Aberdeen and N26 ◦ 34 ′ E from Raymond. How far is Montesano from
Raymond?
15. A boat travels on a course bearing of S41 ◦ 40 ′ W for 84 miles. How far south
and how far west is the boat from its starting point?
16. A boat travels on a course bearing of N17 ◦ 10 ′ E for 10 miles. How far north
and how far east is the boat from its starting point?