Answer:
b=2.5
p=6
Step-by-step explanation:
Take the fraction and simplify it. So 10/8 would be 5/4
You multiply the 2 by 2, giving you h/4
So now you have 5/4=h/4
h=5 but now you have to divide both by 2 again so it can go back to the original fraction.
5÷2=2.5 and 4÷2=2
Second Problem! 4/2 is equal to 2/1
You can also multiply 4 by 3 to get the numerator as 12. Multiply the 4 by 3 and the 2 by 3
Now you have 12/6= 12/p
So p is 6
Okay, so first you draw a picture and let x be the distance from point D to the rest stop. Then the distance from point to the rest stop is 8 - x
You know that the length of the new trail is y + z, where y is the distance from Ancaster to the rest stop and z is the distance from Dundas to the rest stop.
Now by the Pythagorean theorem, y^2 = 4^2 + x^2 and z^2 = 6^2 + (8 - x) ^2
So take square roots of these, add them, and minimize.
Note: I am assuming the path is perfectly straight, otherwise this approach fails.
A. $1589.01
I solved this by a simple trial and error by inputing each answer into the equation.
