Raymond B. answered 08/20/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
100 = t(b-5)
150 =t(b+5)
150 = tb+5t
100 = tb-5t
60= 10t
t = 6 hours
100=6(b-5)
b-5 =100/6
b = 100/6 +5 = 16 2/3 +5 = 21 2/3 mph = boat speed in still water
Shakiyla J.
asked 06/14/21The speed of a stream is 5 mph. A boat travels 100 miles upstream in the same time it takes to travel 150 miles downstream. What is the speed of the boat in sti water?
Raymond B. answered 08/20/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
100 = t(b-5)
150 =t(b+5)
150 = tb+5t
100 = tb-5t
60= 10t
t = 6 hours
100=6(b-5)
b-5 =100/6
b = 100/6 +5 = 16 2/3 +5 = 21 2/3 mph = boat speed in still water
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