Asked by ashley

Alicia went on a steamboat ride up the Mississippi River. The boat travels 20 miles per hour in still water. How long will it take her to travel 144 miles upstream if the current of the river is 8 miles per hour?
Answered by Steve
the upstream speed will be 20-8 = 12 mph

144/12 = 12, so 12 hours
Answered by Brook
10 hours. Don't forget that the water is not still.
Answered by Ally
That is not right the answere is 5
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