2) A cable needs to pass from a station located on the ocean to an offshore facility as given in the Figure. The cable work costs $25/ft to pass through land, and $50/ft to pass under water. How much cable should be pass under water to minimize the overall cost? What is the lowest cost? 1000 ft 5000 ft

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2) A cable needs to pass from a station located on the ocean to an offshore facility as given in the
Figure. The cable work costs $25/ft to pass through land, and $50/ft to pass under water. How
much cable should be pass under water to minimize the overall cost? What is the lowest cost?
1000 ft
5000 ft
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