A highway whose primary directions are northsouth is being constructed along the west coast of Florida.Near Naples,

Question:

A highway whose primary directions are north–south is being constructed along the west coast of Florida.Near Naples, a bay obstructs the straight path of the road. Since the cost of a bridge is prohibitive, engineers decide to go around the bay. The illustration shows the path that they decide on and the measurements taken. What is the length of highway needed to go around the bay? 

120° 1 mi Gulf 3 mi Clam Bay mi 115°

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Precalculus

ISBN: 978-0321716835

9th edition

Authors: Michael Sullivan

Question Posted: