SOLUTION: A coast guard boat that patrols a river separating two countries cruises at 20knots in still water. The river flows at 4 knots. For each patrol the captain of the boat is ordered t
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Question 351368: A coast guard boat that patrols a river separating two countries cruises at 20knots in still water. The river flows at 4 knots. For each patrol the captain of the boat is ordered to travel upstream and then return. His trip takes exactly 6 hours. How far upstream does the boat travel?
*I have drawn a picture but am having trouble writing an equation to solve. Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! t = d / r ___ the time upstream plus the time downstream equals 6 hr ___ the distance is the same
