Precalc baseball question homework help

Question

a. In a baseball game, a batter hits a ball to the center field fence, a distance of 400 ft from home plate. The center fielder throws the ball to third and robs the triple. How far is the center fielder from third base? On a baseball diamond, the base lines are 90 feet. Show or explain all your work.

b. Later in the same game, the center fielder makes a 250 ft throw to third base. How far was the ball hit? Show or explain all your work.

Answer 1

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