Micah rows his boat on a river 4.48 miles downstream, with the current, in 0.32 hours. He rows back upstream the same distance, against the current, in 0.56 hours. Assuming his rowing speed and the speed of the current are constant, what is the speed of the current?

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tkhunny · Answer

We don't need the answers.  We need to see YOUR work.

Distance = Rate * Time

Define some variables that seem to be missing.

R = His rowing speed in mph
C = Current speed in mph

Describe the two trips.  Go!