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algebraA boat travels upstream at 10 mph and downstream at 20 mph. If the round trip takes 3 hours, how far did it travel upstream?
A
30
B
15
C
20
D
10
Correct Answer: C
Choice Bhoice D is the correct answer.
- Define: Distance = . Time up + Time down = 3.
- Equation:
- Multiply by 20:
- Combine:
- Divide by 3:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Bhoice A is incorrect because calculation error.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because calculation error.
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because calculation error.