Solve the problem.Supertankers off-load oil at a docking facility shore point 3 miles offshore. The nearest refinery is les east of the docking facility. A pipeline must be constructed connecting the docking facility with the refinery. The pipeline costs $300,000 per mile if constructed underwater and $200,000 per mile if over land. Locate point B to minimize the cost of construction.

A. Point B is 3.34 miles from Point A.
B. Point B is 2.74 miles from Point A.
C. Point B is 2.68 miles from Point A.
D. Point B is 5.40 miles from Point A.


Answer: C

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