Gordon's team started by walking 612 m due west. Marie's team started by walking due south. After 30 minutes, the two teams were 1139 m apart.

Question

Both teams started at the same point. How far did Marie's team walk in that time? Round the answer to the nearest meter.

Answer 1

Sierra, our situation creates a right triangle, right?

 

a² + 612² = 1139²

a² + 374,544 = 1,297,321

a² = 922,777

a = 960

 

960 m