QuestionA boat travels at 40 knots on a course of $65^{\circ}$ for 2 hours, then $155^{\circ}$ for 4 hours. Find the distance and bearing from Fort Lauderdale.

Studdy Solution
Calculate the bearing.
$$Bearing =65^{\circ} +64.18^{\circ} =129.18^{\circ}$$The distance from Fort Lauderdale to the boat is176.77 nautical miles and the bearing is $129.18^{\circ}$.