document.write( "Question 591532: A boat travels 180 miles in 5 hours downstream and makes the return trip in 6 hours. what is the speed of the current? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #375655 by derangoj(14)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 180/5 = 36MPH \n" ); document.write( "180/6 = 30MPH\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "36-30 = 6 MPH\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Current against the boat is 6 MPH. \n" ); document.write( " |