Two cities A and B are 8 km and 12 km, respectively, north of a river which runs due east. City B being 15 east of A. A pumpling station is to be constructed (along the river )to supply water for the two cities. W. should the station be located so that the amount of pipe is a minimum a. 3 km east of A b.4 km east of A c. 9 km east of A d. 6 km east of A None of the ohone

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Two cities A and B are 8 km and 12 km, respectively, north of a river which runs due east. City B being 15 km
east of A. A pumpling station is to be constructed (along the river )to supply water for the two cities. Where
should the station be located so that the amount of pipe is a minimum
a. 3 km east of A
b.4 km east of A
c. 9 km east of A
d. 6 km east of A
e. None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:Two cities A and B are 8 km and 12 km, respectively, north of a river which runs due east. City B being 15 km east of A. A pumpling station is to be constructed (along the river )to supply water for the two cities. Where should the station be located so that the amount of pipe is a minimum a. 3 km east of A b.4 km east of A c. 9 km east of A d. 6 km east of A e. None of the above
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