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

question 51

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 24 miles downstream for 4 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 6 hours. Find the rate of the current.

• A) 2 mph
• B) 1 mph
• C) 0.5 mph
• D) 5 mph

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