Question

Speed of Plane A = 450 mph.
Speed of Plane B = 350 mph.
Both planes leave from Kansas City at the same time.
Plane A flies due West.
Plane B flies due South.


After 2.5 hours, how far is Plane A from Plane B?

Answer 1

Plane A after 2.5 hours=1125 miles
Plane B after 2.5 hours=875 miles

1125^2+875^2=C^2
2031250=C^2
C=1425.219

Plane A is 1425.22 miles from plane B