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Question from Karabo, a student: a boat sails 30 km due east from a harbour. Then it sails 40 km due north. How far is it from the harbour? |
Draw a diagram.
Can you see how to find the distance from the harbour $H$ to the final position of the boat $F.$ If not then maybe ask Pythagoras.
Penny
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