Question

Two bicyclists, starting at the same place, are riding toward the same campground by different routes. One cyclist rides 1120 m due east and then turns due north and travels another 1550 m before reaching the campground. The second cyclist starts out by heading due north for 1800 m and then turns and heads directly toward the campground. (a) At the turning point, how far is the second cyclist from the campground? (b) What direction, measured as a positive angle relative to due east, must the second cyclist head during the last part of the trip?

Answer 1

Two bicyclists, starting at the same place, are riding toward the same campground by two different routes. One cyclist rides 1230 m due east and then turns due north and travels another 1430 m before reaching the campground. The second cyclist starts out by heading due north for 1830 m and then turns and heads directly toward the campground. In what direction (measured relative to due east) must the second cyclist head during the last part of the trip?