Answer:
The jet flies 755.32 miles east after flying for 1.7hrs at a bearing of 50 degree North.
Step-by-step explanation:
The distance covered by the jet can be deducted from velocity = distance / time
therefore distance = velocity x time
distance = 580miles/hr x 1.7hrs
= 986 miles
At bearing of 50°, distance towards the east can be generated using the right angle triangle model such that the distance covered x miles can be generated using Sin(theta) = opp/hyp as shown in the attached diagram
theta is the angle covered = 50°
opposite is the distance covered by the jet towards the east (x)
hypotenuse is the distance covered after flying for 1.7hrs
therefore Sin(50) = x / 986
x = 986 Sin 50
x = 986 × 0.7660
x = 755.32 miles
