document.write( "Question 742105: The speed of a boat in still water is 8 km/h. It travels 60 km upstream and 60 km downstream in a total time of 16 hours. What is the speed of the stream? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #452297 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The speed of a boat in still water is 8 km/h. It travels 60 km upstream and 60 km downstream in a total time of 16 hours. What is the speed of the stream? \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "Avg speed of a round trip = 2*r1*r2/(r1+r2) = 120/16 = 7.5 \n" ); document.write( "2*(8-c)*(8+c)/16 = 7.5 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "c = 2 km/hr \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |