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Question 1018843: please help me solve this problem:
A motor boat travels at a speed of 24 inches per minute to cross a river which is 720 feet wide.
How many hours will the boat take to cross the river?
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, FrankM:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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24 inches=2 feet
2 feet per minute=120 feet per hour
720/120=6
6 hours

Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24 inches is 2 feet.
2 feet per minute to go 720 feet will take 360 minutes. 6 Hours