Chan rows at a rate of 8 mph in still water. It takes him three hours to row upstream from his house to the park. He rows back home, and it takes him two hours. What is the speed of the current?

Which of the following is a clue that would help solve this word problem?

The rate of Chan’s rowing in still water is 8 mph.
Chan rows from the house to the park.
*Chan rows back from the park to the house.
The entire trip takes five hours.

The first one isn't right.
The second one is already said.
The third one is what I think the answer is.
The fourth one is already said.

Question

Chan rows at a rate of 8 mph in still water. It takes him three hours to row upstream from his house to the park. He rows back home, and it takes him two hours. What is the speed of the current?

Which of the following is a clue that would help solve this word problem?

The rate of Chan’s rowing in still water is 8 mph.
Chan rows from the house to the park.
*Chan rows back from the park to the house.
The entire trip takes five hours.

The first one isn't right.
The second one is already said.
The third one is what I think the answer is.
The fourth one is already said.

anonymous · Answer

whats the answer