Solve the Problem $5.2 \mathrm { mi }$ B) $12.3 \mathrm { mi }$

question 70

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A lake lies between A and C, and lines AB and DE run north-south. If AB = 8.0 mi, DE = 2.0 mi, and DC = 1.3 mi, how far is it from A to C? Round to the nearest tenth.

• A) \(5.2 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(12.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(3.9 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(5.0 \mathrm { mi }\)