You Are in a Boat 2 Miles from the Nearest

Multiple Choice

You are in a boat 2 miles from the nearest point on the coast. You are to go to point Q located 3 miles down the coast and 4 miles inland (see figure) . You can row at a rate of 4 miles per hour and you can walk at a rate of 4 miles per hour. Toward what point on the coast should you row in order to reach point Q in the least time?

A) 3 miles
B) 8 miles
C) 4 miles
D) 1 mile
E) 5 miles