A Spectator Watches a Rowing Race from the Edge of a River

question 286

Multiple Choice

A spectator watches a rowing race from the edge of a river bank. The lead boat is moving in a straight line that is 90 ft from the river bank. If the boat is moving at a constant speed of 20 ft/sec, how fast is the boat moving away from the spectator when it is 400 ft past her?

• A) 26.94 ft/sec
• B) 17.28 ft/sec
• C) 61.85 ft/sec
• D) 19.51 ft/sec

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