While crossing the Atlantic, sailors spot two mermaids 120° apart on each end of an island that is 6 miles away. How far apart are the mermaids around the outer edge of the island to the nearest tenth of a mile?

12.6 miles

3.1 miles

7.2 miles

20.2 miles

Question

While crossing the Atlantic, sailors spot two mermaids 120° apart on each end of an island that is 6 miles away. How far apart are the mermaids around the outer edge of the island to the nearest tenth of a mile?

 12.6 miles

 3.1 miles

 7.2 miles

 20.2 miles

anonymous · Answer

well the island would be 6.14492 miles away at 12.6 miles...

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8 and this one would e 12.6 correct?

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

ganeshie8 · Answer

yes http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=6*120*pi%2F180