SOLUTION: The excursion boat Holiday travels 35 km upstream and then back again in 4h 48min. If the speed of the Holiday in still water is 15 km/h, what is the speed of the current?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Travel -> SOLUTION: The excursion boat Holiday travels 35 km upstream and then back again in 4h 48min. If the speed of the Holiday in still water is 15 km/h, what is the speed of the current?       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 808117: The excursion boat Holiday travels 35 km upstream and then back again in 4h 48min. If the speed of the Holiday in still water is 15 km/h, what is the speed of the current?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r*t=d
(15+c)*t=35,
(15-c)*(4.8-t)=35
c = 2.5, t = 2