document.write( "Question 364475: avigation. 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?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #259904 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() 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? \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "24 ft/3 sec = 8 ft/sec walking \n" ); document.write( "If she goes the same direction as the boat, the speeds are added. \n" ); document.write( "8 + 5 = 13 ft/sec wrt the land. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |