A Boat Is Traveling Upstream at 14 Mph with Respect

question 51

Multiple Choice

A boat is traveling upstream at 14 mph with respect to a river that is flowing at 6 mph (with respect to the ground) .A man runs directly across the boat, from one side to the other, at 6 mph (with respect to the boat) .The speed of the man with respect to the ground is:

• A)10 mph
• B)14 mph
• C)18.5 mph
• D)21 mph
• E)26 mph

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

Interest calculation where the interest is added to the principal four times a year, allowing future interest to be earned on the prior periods' interest.

Outstanding Balance

The amount of money owed that has not yet been paid back.

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest calculation method where the accrued interest is added to the principal sum twice a year, leading to an increase in future interest amounts.

Equal Payments

Regular payments of the same amount over a specified period, often used in loan repayment or investment plans.