Question 631659
Let current speed = x mph

upstream speed = 16-x mph
downstream speed= 16+x mph

Time upstream = 1/3 hours
Time downstream = 1/4 hours

Distance upstream = distance downstream

distance = speed * time

1/3(16-x) = 1/4(16+x)

multiply equation by LCD 12
4(16-x)=3(16+x)
64-4x = 48+3x
64-48= 7x
16=7x
x= 16/7

x= 2.3 mph the current speed