SOLUTION: Debbie traveled by boat 5 miles upstream to fish in her favorite spot. Because of the 4 mile per hour current, it took her 40 minutes longer to get there than to return. How fast w
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Question 48835: Debbie traveled by boat 5 miles upstream to fish in her favorite spot. Because of the 4 mile per hour current, it took her 40 minutes longer to get there than to return. How fast will her boat go in still water? (Please round answer to one decimal place.)
Answer by Paul(988) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
LEt x represent the speed of the boat
EQUATION:
x=8.7
Hence, the speed of the boat is 8.7mph
Paul.
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