Minimum Path Length in a Rectangle
Geometry · 28th PMO Qualifying Stage
Let $ABCD$ be a rectangle such that $AB=6$ and $BC=8$. Let $X$ and $Y$ be points on segments $BC$ and $CD$ respectively, and let $Z$ be the midpoint of segment $DA$. If $m$ is the minimum value of $AX+XY+YZ$, then $m^2$ is
A255
B256
C288
D289