Solve the Problem. -The Speed of a Stream Is 6 Mph. If a Mph

question 182

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The speed of a stream is 6 mph. If a boat travels 98 miles downstream in the same time that it takes to travel 49 miles upstream, what is the speed of the boat in still water?

• A) 18 mph
• B) 21 mph
• C) 12 mph
• D) 20 mph

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