Mauritius island is 2 km due south of its closest point along a straight  coastline. Gibril is staying at a private room on the shore that is 6 km east  of that point. Gibril is planning to go from the room to the island. Suppose  Gibril runs at a rate of 8 kmph and swims at a rate of 3 kmph. How far  should Gibril run before swimming to minimize the time it takes to reach  the islan

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Mauritius island is 2 km due south of its closest point along a straight 
coastline. Gibril is staying at a private room on the shore that is 6 km east 
of that point. Gibril is planning to go from the room to the island. Suppose 
Gibril runs at a rate of 8 kmph and swims at a rate of 3 kmph. How far 
should Gibril run before swimming to minimize the time it takes to reach 
the islan

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