Asked by Jaunice
I am rowing on a river between two cities that are 19 miles apart. When going downstream, I make the journey in .76
hour(s). When I return upstream, it takes me 2.11
hour(s).
What is the current of the river? what is the speed I would row in still water?
hour(s). When I return upstream, it takes me 2.11
hour(s).
What is the current of the river? what is the speed I would row in still water?
Answers
Answered by
Steve
If my speed is s, and the current is c, then since
distance = speed*time,
.76(s+c) = 19
2.11(s-c) = 19
Now just solve for s and c.
distance = speed*time,
.76(s+c) = 19
2.11(s-c) = 19
Now just solve for s and c.
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