---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply the formula ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20² + 13.5² = c² c² = 400 + 182.25 c² = 582.25 c = √582.25 c = 24.1 (nearest tenth)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Answer: The distance between the two ships is 24.1 km ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you would illustrate the problem, you will be able to
formulate a triangle with the measurement of the hypotenuse (distance between
the two shops) to be missing. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, the formula to
compute for the hypotenuse is:
c = √a^2 + b^2
c = √(20)^2 + (13.5)^2
c = √400 + 182.25
c = √582.25
c = 24.13 km
Therefore, the distance between the two shops
is approximately 24.13 km.
