document.write( "Question 468172: A boat can carry fuel for 8 hours sailing time, and can travel at 16km/h in still water. It goes down stream with a current that moves 4km/h, and goes upstream against the current that moves at the same speed. How far can it go downstream and return safely? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #321234 by jorel1380(3719) You can put this solution on YOUR website! 16+4=20 km/h downstream \n" ); document.write( "16-4=12 km/h upstream \n" ); document.write( "n/20+n/12=8 \n" ); document.write( "3n+5n=480 \n" ); document.write( "8n=480 \n" ); document.write( "n=60 \n" ); document.write( "The boat can travel 60 kilometers safely. \n" ); document.write( "60/20+60/12=3+5=8 hours traveling time.. \n" ); document.write( " |