A fire in a building B is reported on telephone to two fire stations P and Q, 20 km…

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Problem

A fire in a building B is reported on telephone to two fire stations P and Q, 20 km apart from each other on a straight road. P observes that the fire is at an angle of 60∘60^\circ to the road and Q observes that it is at an angle of 45∘45^\circ to the road. Which station should send its team and how much will this team have to travel?

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