SOLUTION: A motorboat travels at a speed of 40 km/h relative to the surface of the water. If it travels upstream against a current of 12 km/h what is the boats speed relative to the shore?

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Question 305685: A motorboat travels at a speed of 40 km/h relative to the surface of the water. If it travels upstream against a current of 12 km/h what is the boats speed relative to the shore?

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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40-12=28 km/h. is the speed upstream.