Solve the Problem and Answer the Question

question 226

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem and answer the question.
-Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 40 miles downstream for 4 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 10 hours. Find the rate of the current.

• A) 2.5 mph
• B) 4 mph
• C) 3 mph
• D) 7 mph

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