Suppose That a Boat Is Being Pulled Toward a Dock

question 134

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a boat is being pulled toward a dock by a winch that is 24 ft above the level of the boat deck. If the winch is pulling the cable at a rate of 26 ft/min, at what rate is the boat approaching the dock when it is 32 ft from the dock? Use the figure below. Round your answer to two decimal places. ​ ​

• A)32.50 ft/min
• B)26.00 ft/min
• C)43.33 ft/min
• D)20.80 ft/min
• E)15.60 ft/min

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