5. A boat can travel 24 mi in 3 h when traveling with the current. When traveling against the same current, the boat can travel only 16 mi in 4 h. Find the rate of the current and the rate of the boat in still water.

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5. A boat can travel 24 mi in 3 h when traveling with the current. When traveling against the
same current, the boat can travel only 16 mi in 4 h. Find the rate of the current and the rate
of the boat in still water.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A boat can travel 24 mi in 3 h when traveling with the current. When traveling against the same current, the boat can travel only 16 mi in 4 h. Find the rate of the current and the rate of the boat in still water.
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