You Are in a Boat 2 Miles from the Nearest

question 45

Multiple Choice

You are in a boat 2 miles from the nearest point on the coast. You are to go to point Q located 3 miles down the coast and 4 miles inland (see figure) . You can row at a rate of 4 miles per hour and you can walk at a rate of 4 miles per hour. Toward what point on the coast should you row in order to reach point Q in the least time?

• A)3 miles
• B)8 miles
• C)4 miles
• D)1 mile
• E)5 miles

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