A man wishes to get from an initial point on the shore of a circular lake with

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A man wishes to get from an initial point on the shore of a circular lake with radius 1 mi to a point on the shore directly opposite (on the other end of the diameter). He plans to swim from the initial point to another point on the shore and then walk along the shore to the terminal point. 

a. If he swims at 2 mi/hr and walks at 4 mi/hr, what are the minimum and maximum times for the trip?

b. If he swims at 2 mi/hr and walks at 1.5 mi/hr, what are the minimum and maximum times for the trip? 

c. If he swims at 2 mi/hr, what is the minimum walking speed for which it is quickest to walk the entire distance?

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Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 978-0321947345

2nd edition

Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett

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