To find: The speed of current and speed of boat in still water.
Answer to Problem 1MPS
The speed of boat in still water is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The boat travels
Time taken in return trip is
The distance travelled in each trip is
Calculation:
Assume that speed of boat in still water is
Use formula
As per given information form the equation.
Since in return trip time taken is
Add equation (1) and (2).
Substitute the value of
Therefore, the speed of boat in still water is
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