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algebraA 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.
- Speeds: Down = , Up = .
- Equations: , .
- Subtract: .
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.