Solve the Problem. -A Barge Takes 2 Hours to Move (At a Constant

question 59

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A barge takes 2 hours to move (at a constant rate) downstream for 16 miles, helped by a current of 3 miles per hour. If the barge's engines are set at the same pace, find the time of its return trip against the current.

• A) 5 hours
• B) 32 hours
• C) 8 hours
• D) 2 hours

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