A Boat Traveled 48 Miles Downstream in 4 Hours and Made

question 58

Multiple Choice

A boat traveled 48 miles downstream in 4 hours and made the return trip in 6 hours. Find the rate of the current.

• A)10 mph
• B)2 mph
• C)3 mph
• D)4 mph

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