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Will Barclay Wishes to Determine Which Antenna He Should Purchase

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Will Barclay wishes to determine which antenna he should purchase for his home. The TV store has supplied him with the following information: Will Barclay wishes to determine which antenna he should purchase for his home. The TV store has supplied him with the following information:   Will wishes to receive Channel 17 (VHF), which is located 29 miles east and 33 miles north of his home, and Channel 38 (UHF), which is located 25 miles south and 34 miles west of his home. Which model will allow him to receive both channels at the least cost? (Assume that the terrain between Will's home and both broadcasting stations is flat.) Will wishes to receive Channel 17 (VHF), which is located 29 miles east and 33 miles north of his home, and Channel 38 (UHF), which is located 25 miles south and 34 miles west of his home. Which model will allow him to receive both channels at the least cost? (Assume that the terrain between Will's home and both broadcasting stations is flat.)


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