Solve. -A Cabin Cruiser Travels 20 Miles in the Same Time

question 5

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-A cabin cruiser travels 20 miles in the same time that a power boat travels 40 miles. The cruiser travels 5 mph slower than the power boat. Find the speed of each boat.

• A)Power boat travels 10 mph and cruiser travels 5 mph.
• B)Power boat travels 20 mph and cruiser travels 15 mph.
• C)Power boat travels 15 mph and cruiser travels 10 mph.
• D)Cannot be determined with information given.

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