Solve. -Bill Can Row 3 Mph in Still Water. It Takes

question 21

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-Bill can row 3 mph in still water. It takes him 3 hours 36 minutes to go 3 miles upstream and return. Find the speed of the current.

• A)1.5 mph
• B)2.5 mph
• C)2 mph
• D)3 mph

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