SOLUTION: A boat driven downstream can cover the same distance in 2 hours as it can cover going upstream in 3 hours. if the speed of the boat is 12mph, what is the speed of the current? (giv

Question 412471: A boat driven downstream can cover the same distance in 2 hours as it can cover going upstream in 3 hours. if the speed of the boat is 12mph, what is the speed of the current? (give answer in decimal form)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Let x represent the speed of the current

Question states***  |D = r*t

 (12-x)3hr = (12+x)2hr

Solving for x

   36-24 = 5x

    12 = 5x

     x = 2.4mph current

CHECKING our Answer*** 

   (9.6)*3 = (14.4)*2

  

      

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