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6 June, 08:16

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A Boat traveled 112 miles downstream and back. The trip downstream took 4 hours. The trip back took 8 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water? What is the speed of the current?

An Explanation how would be much appreciated.

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  1. 6 June, 12:13
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    First of all, you must find out how many miles it takes to go 4 hours and 8 hours.

    112 : 4 = 28 miles per hour

    112 : 8 = 14 miles per hour

    So, going downstream will take 28 miles per hour and going in still water will take 14 miles per hour.
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