Rowing with the Current, a Canoeist Paddled 14 Mi in 2

question 4

Multiple Choice

Rowing with the current, a canoeist paddled 14 mi in 2 h. Against the current, the canoeist could paddle only 6 mi in the same amount of time. Find the rate of the canoest in calm water and the rate of the current.

• A) Canoeist = 6 mph; current = 3 mph
• B) Canoeist = 4 mph; current = 3 mph
• C) Canoeist = 7 mph; current = 4 mph
• D) Canoeist = 2 mph; current = 5 mph
• E) Canoeist = 5 mph; current = 2 mph

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