A boat moves at a rate of 13 mph in still water. If the​ river's current flows at a rate of 2 mph, how long does it take the boat to travel 35 miles ​upstream?

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2022-08-04

A boat moves at a rate of 13 mph in still water. If the​ river's current flows at a rate of 2 mph, how long does it take the boat to travel 35 miles ​upstream?

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cydostwng6c

cydostwng6c

Beginner2022-08-05Added 13 answers

speed of boat upstream S = 13-2=11mph,
given distance D=35 miles
time T = D / S = 35 / 11 = 3.1818 = 3.18 hours

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