SOLUTION: 62. Navigation. In 3 sec, Penny walks 24 ft, to the bow (front) of a tugboat. The boat is cruising at a rate of 5 ft/sec. What is Penny�s rate of travel with respect to land?

Question 581367: 62. Navigation. In 3 sec, Penny walks 24 ft, to the bow (front) of a tugboat. The boat is cruising at a rate of 5 ft/sec. What is Penny�s rate of travel with respect to land?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In 3 sec, Penny walks 24 ft, to the bow (front) of a tugboat. The boat is cruising at a rate of 5 ft/sec. What is Penny�s rate of travel with respect to land?
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24/3 = 8 ft/sec
8 + 5 = 13 ft/sec

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