Solve the problem.Two vertical poles of lengths 20 feet and 32 feet are situated on level ground 50 feet apart, as shown in the figure below. A piece of wire is to be strung from the top of the 20-ft pole, to a stake in the ground, to the top of the 32-ft pole. At what distance from the 20-foot pole should the stake be located to minimize the amount of wire used? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.20 ft
32 ft? 50 ft
A. 15.5 ft
B. 19.5 ft
C. 17.2 ft
D. 23.3 ft
Answer: B
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