Cora Can Paddle Her Canoe 8 Miles in the Same

question 8

Short Answer

Cora can paddle her canoe 8 miles in the same time that Susan's motorboat covers 28 miles. If Susan's boat travels 10 mph faster than Cora's canoe, then how fast is Susan's boat?

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