10. A kayak moves at a rate of 12 mph (miles per hour) in still water. If the river's current flowsat a rate of 4 mph, how long does it take to travel 36 miles upstream (against the current)?What about to go the return trip of 36 miles downstream (with the current)?

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10. A kayak moves at a rate of 12 mph (miles per hour) in still water. If the river's current flows at a rate of 4 mph, how long does it take to travel 36 miles upstream (against the current)? What about to go the return trip of 36 miles downstream (with the current)?