Concept explainers
a.
To determine which route covers shortest distance.
a.
Answer to Problem 33PPS
Route Southside Boulevard is the shortest.
Explanation of Solution
Give information:
Route Southside Boulevard is the shortest. Because it is a straight path as shown in the figure. The shortest path is considered to be a straight line. So, it is the shortest path
b.
To determine which route is faster.
b.
Answer to Problem 33PPS
Route Southside Boulevard is the shortest.
Explanation of Solution
Give information:
Speed limit on Southside Boulevard is 55 miles per hour.
Speed limit on I-295 is 70 miles per hour.
Distance along Southside Boulevard is 10.5 miles.
Distance along I-295 is 11.6 miles.
Finding the time taken on each route
Formula to find time is,
For Southside Boulevard,
So,
Time is 0.19 hours.
For I-295,
Time is 0.16 hours
Therefore, I-295 is shortest.
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