SOLUTION: Danny sails a boat downstream. The wind pushes the boat along at 21 km/hr. The current runs downstream at 15 km/hr. What is the actual velocity of the boat?

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Question 608593: Danny sails a boat downstream. The wind pushes the boat along at 21 km/hr. The current runs downstream at 15 km/hr. What is the actual velocity of the boat?


Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Danny "sails" a boat downstream. w = 21 kmhr and c = 15kmhr

 V = 36 km/hr