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Minimum Time

A man is in a boat 2 miles from the nearest point on the coast. He is traveling to a point Q, located 3 miles down the coast and 1 mile inland (see figure). He can row at 2 miles per hour and walk at 4 miles per hour. Toward what point on the coast should he row in order to reach point Q in the least time?

Chapter 3.7, Problem 41E, Minimum Time A man is in a boat 2 miles from the nearest point on the coast. He is traveling to a .

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Rico Jay Laxa
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