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algebra

A boat goes 20 km downstream in 2 hours and 20 km upstream in 5 hours. What is the speed of the current?

A

7

B

4

C

3

D

2

Correct Answer: C

Choice Choice C is the correct answer.

  1. Speeds: Down = 20/2=1020/2 = 10, Up = 20/5=420/5 = 4.
  2. Equations: b+c=10b + c = 10, bc=4b - c = 4.
  3. Subtract: 2c=6c=32c = 6 \rightarrow c = 3.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because this is the boat speed.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because calculation error.