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A natural gas company is laying an underground natural gas pipeline in a new subdivision on both sides of a small artificial lake that is 60 m wide. The company has to connect points A and B with natural gas piping, as shown in the diagram. 500 m B The cost of laying piping under water is twice the cost of laying piping underground. Determine the least expensive way to lay the piping.

A natural gas company is laying an underground natural gas pipeline in a new subdivision on both sides of a small artificial lake that is 60 m wide. The company has to connect points A and B with natural gas piping, as shown in the diagram. 500 m B The cost of laying piping under water is twice the cost of laying piping underground. Determine the least expensive way to lay the piping.

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A natural gas company is laying an underground natural gas pipeline in a new subdivision on both sides of a small artificial lake that is 60 m wide. The company has to connect points A and B with natural gas piping, as shown in the diagram. A 500 m com B The cost of laying piping under water is twice the cost of laying piping underground. Determine the least expensive way to lay the piping.
Transcribed Image Text:A natural gas company is laying an underground natural gas pipeline in a new subdivision on both sides of a small artificial lake that is 60 m wide. The company has to connect points A and B with natural gas piping, as shown in the diagram. A 500 m com B The cost of laying piping under water is twice the cost of laying piping underground. Determine the least expensive way to lay the piping.
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