Solve the Problem. -Julie and Eric Row Their Boat (At a Constant Speed)21

question 98

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 21 miles downstream for 3 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 7 hours. Find the rate of the current.

• A)2 mph
• B)5 mph
• C)3 mph
• D)1.5 mph

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