A Swimmer Heading Directly Across a River 200 M Wide

question 10

Multiple Choice

A swimmer heading directly across a river 200 m wide reaches the opposite bank in 6 min 40 s. She is swept downstream 480 m. How fast can she swim in still water?

• A) 0.50 m/s
• B) 0.80 m/s
• C) 1.2 m/s
• D) 1.4 m/s
• E) 1.8 m/s

Understand and apply the DuPont formula to calculate return on investment.

Analyze the impact of transfer pricing on company and divisional income.

Calculate and interpret profit margin, investment turnover, and return on investment.

Determine the most profitable division using financial metrics.

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Central Route

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