The coordinates listed above are not where the first
stage is located. Do not look for the cache at this
location.
I decided to place this multi cache to celebrate Pi day. Pi day
is celebrated on March 14 th (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Day).
Get it, 3.14 is = to Pi, 3/14 is March 14th.
I am placing this as part of my school project explaining how
math is used in the Global Positioning System to calculate
trilateration with spheres.
Originally this cache had math problems at each stage. I have
reduced it to a multi-cache that uses one mathematical problem to
lead you to your first destination. After that the coordinates for
the other stages will be hidden in small containers along the way.
The problem should be fairly easy to solve, as it is sixth grade
level. Make sure to use a calculator, paper, a writing utensil, and
possibly a sixth grader to help. The older members of
Treasure_Seekers4 were stumped on this one, but I helped them
out.
First to find prize is $3.14 in honor of Pi day. Have a
slice of Pie on me!
Here is the math problem that will give you the coordinates to
the first container:
Bryce, Duane, Julianna, and Sonya share a 40 feet x 48
feet rectangular portion of the community garden in their
neighborhood. Within this space, each has an individual rectangular
garden plot.
- Bryce is the only one with a square plot. Its area is
1/2 the area of Duane’s.
- The area of Bryce’s plot is 2/3 the area of Julianna’s
garden. Their plots have one side in common.
- Sonya’s garden has an area twice that of Julianna’s
Garden.
- The area of Julianna’s garden = (A)
Input (A) in to the problem
below
(A) – 126 = (B)
1st Container
Location:
N 46 50.(B)
W 092 04.885