Math Problem Statement

To indirectly measure the distance across a river, Arun stands on one side of the river and uses sight-lines to a landmark on the opposite bank. Arun draws the diagram below to show the lengths and angles that he measured. Find PR, the distance across the river. Round your answer to the nearest foot.

Solution

From the uploaded image, this problem involves calculating the distance PRPR across the river using trigonometry. The diagram and measurements suggest we use triangle properties, such as the Law of Sines or basic trigonometric relationships.

Observations:

  • PE=100ftPE = 100 \, \text{ft}, the height of the pole.
  • RC=225ftRC = 225 \, \text{ft}, the baseline.
  • RE=145ftRE = 145 \, \text{ft}, the distance from point RR to point EE along the ground.
  • The angles at points EE and CC are not directly given but may be deducible from geometric relationships.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Law of Sines
Triangles

Formulas

Law of Sines: a/sin(A) = b/sin(B) = c/sin(C)
Trigonometric relationships: sin, cos, tan for right triangles

Theorems

Law of Sines

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12