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OpenStudy (vshiroky):

Word prob

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

@ikram002p

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

@texaschic101

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

@lucaz

OpenStudy (ikram002p):

avg speed =15.6 miles per hour current =8.8 miles per hour

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

That's the answer?

OpenStudy (ikram002p):

nooo

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

I don't know how to set it up. Once they are set up I can solve

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

Can you help @texaschic101

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

@nuz93

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

@gyanu

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Assuming the team rows at the same rate, and the current speed doesn't change: The difference in speed is 6.8 mph. When they're rowing upstream the current is pushing against them, when rowing downstream the current is pushing them along, so it's reasonable to assume that the current is 1/2 the difference in speed or 3.4mph. So therefore in still water they should go at 15.6 - 3.4 = 12.2mph. (Also 6.8 + 3.4 = 12.2) Rowing speed in still water = 12.2mph Speed of current = 3.4mph

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

Thank you!! I have a lot more to do @nuz93

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I hope u DO try n understand the steps !!!

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

I'm trying

OpenStudy (vshiroky):

I'm writing it all down to study more later too.

OpenStudy (ikram002p):

sry i had to go yesturday :|

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