SOLUTION: A boat can travel 8 miles downstream in the same amount of time it can travel 6 miles upstream. If the speed of the boat in still water is 14mph, what is the speed of the current?

Question 532717: A boat can travel 8 miles downstream in the same amount of time it can travel 6 miles upstream. If the speed of the boat in still water is 14mph, what is the speed of the current?
I came up with 98 mph, but I think input data in the wrong places so I've just confused myself further.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t = d / r ___ the times are equal

8 / (14 + c) = 6 / (14 - c)

"cross" multiplying ___ 112 - 8c = 84 + 6c
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