SOLUTION: a penguin swimming with the ocean current in search of food takes 1 hour to travel 9 miles. its return trip upstream to its starting point takes it 3 hours. What is the penguin's s

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: a penguin swimming with the ocean current in search of food takes 1 hour to travel 9 miles. its return trip upstream to its starting point takes it 3 hours. What is the penguin's s      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 214922: a penguin swimming with the ocean current in search of food takes 1 hour to travel 9 miles. its return trip upstream to its starting point takes it 3 hours. What is the penguin's speed in still water?

please and thank you for answering this question
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Check out this previous solution. Let me know if you still need help.