Using Math on My 2003 Baseball Trip
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Extra Credit Answer

1.) Using the Pythagorian Theorum, find the distance from the Oakland stadium to the Arizona stadium. a² + b² = c² (322)² + (485)² = c² (322*322) + (485*485) = c² 103684 + 235225 = 338909 c² = 338909 c = 582.2 miles 2.) Determine how many hours it will take to travel 582.2 miles at an average speed of 65 mph. 582.2 / 65 = 8.956 hours (round to 9 hours) 3.) Add in the time for resting during the night 9 + 4 = 13 hours total 4.) Figure out time of arrival based on 13 hours on the road. 11pm + 13 hours = 12 noon. 5.) Since the game starts at 1:05pm, you will arrive with just over an hour to spare.

** Note: This problem assumes a steady 65 miles an hour.  In real life traffic could cause a delay.

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