A helicopter is 62 miles due north of a VOR station according to its DME (Distance Measuring Equipment).One hour later it is 31 miles east of the VOR. How far has the helicopter flown? Use the rules for working with measurements.

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Using Pythagoras' theorem, we can find the distance the helicopter has flown:
d^2 = 62^2 + 31^2
d^2 = 3845
d ≈ 69.3 miles, rounded to one decimal place.
Therefore, the answer is D, 69.3 mi.

A Helicopter Is 62 Miles Due North of a VOR