SOLUTION: A boat traveled upstream 10 miles in 1 hour. The return trip took only 30 minutes. Assuming the current speed is constant, what is the current speed?
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Question 1106302: A boat traveled upstream 10 miles in 1 hour. The return trip took only 30 minutes. Assuming the current speed is constant, what is the current speed?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use Elimination Method.
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