Answer: a) 503.2m
b) 621.6m
Explanation:
The diagram representing the scenario is shown in the attached photo.
A represents her starting point.
CD = x = how far east she is from her starting point
BC = y = how far south she is from her starting point
Angle BAC = 180 - 129 = 51°
Angle ACD = angle BAC = 51° because they are alternate angles
To determine x, we would apply the cosine trigonometric ratio
Cos 51 = x /800
x = 800Cos51 = 800 × 0.629 = 503.2m
To determine y, we would apply the sine trigonometric ratio
Sin 51 = y /800
y = 800Sin51 = 800 × 0.777 = 621.6m