The Guest:

The following Guest Problem of the Week was submitted by Elizabeth Kraatz,a senior elementary education major at Western Michigan University. Elizabeth is a member of Western Michigan's Women's Hockey Team and tutors in a local elementary school program called MathScore. This future teacher likes challenging math questions and has sent us one of her favorites. Mister Goodmath sends a big thanks, Elizabeth!!!

The Challenge:

Thereis a ship located off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. It will be steaming south to San Salvador located at approximately 24 degrees north latitude and 75 degrees west longitude. If it travels at a speed of 15 knots (15 nautical miles per hour), how many days will pass before those aboard see San Salvador? Be sure to check out the hints for this one!!!

Be sure when you e-mail Mister Goodmath that you include the following information. What was your solution (how did you get your answer)? What is your first and last name? Where do you go to school and what is your teacher's name.

The Solution:

Should you decide to ponder the problem and accept the challenge, communicate your solution to Mister Goodmath at "rooneym@mistergoodmath.org". Great solutions will be featured on T.V. during WAVE morning announcements.
 

The Hint:

1. Each degree of latitude equals 60 nautical miles.

2. Consult the online altas link that Mister Goodmath has created to determin the approximate latitude of Norfolk, Virginia.

3. The math is up to you!!!
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