Patrick B. answered 07/21/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
20 = 2.5( r+s) = 2.5r + 2.5s
200 = 25r + 25s
20 = 4(r-s) = 4r - 4s
solves by elimination:
multiplies top equation by 4 and bottom equation by 25
800 = 100r + 100s
500 = 100r - 100s
1300 = 200r
r = 6.5
20 = 2.5*(6.5 + s)
20 = 16.25 + 2.5s
3.75 = 2.5 s
s= 3.75/2.5 = 1.5
Speed of the boat is 6.5.
Speed of the current is 1.5