Solve the problem.Two vertical poles of lengths 12 feet and 24 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 12-ft pole, to a stake in the ground, to the top of the 24-ft pole. At what distance from the 12-foot pole should the stake be located to minimize the amount of wire used? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot.12 ft
24 ft? 50 ft
A. 18.5 ft
B. 17.9 ft
C. 16.7 ft
D. 12.3 ft
Answer: C
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