Solve the Problem. -Julie and Eric Row Their Boat (At a Constant Speed)

question 54

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 16 miles downstream for 2 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 8 hours. Find the rate of the current.

• A) 5 mph
• B) 3 mph
• C) 2.5 mph
• D) 4 mph

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