a hunter wishes to cross a river that is 2.2 km wide and flows with a speed of 5.0 km/h parallel to its banks. The hunter uses a small power boat that moves at a maximum speed of 13 km/hwith respect to the water. what is the minimum time necessary for crossing?

a hunter wishes to cross a river that is 2.2 km wide and flows with a speed of 5.0 km/h parallel to its banks. The hunter uses a small power boat that moves at a maximum speed of 13 km/hwith respect to the water. what is the minimum time necessary for crossing?

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