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You are hired by a state park and recreation department to determine whether it would be more economical to construct a walking bridge across a gorge or a walking path around it. The path involves walking 1170 feet, taking a 90° left turn, and walking another 520 feet. The path costs $6 per foot, and the bridge costs $11 per foot. The bridge is the preferred option when it is within $1500 of the path’s cost. Which option should you recommend? Explain. Be sure to use numbers in your explanation to support your decision.
