A motor boat, operating at full throttle, made a trip 5 miles upstream (against a constant current) in 15 minutes. The return trip (with the same current and at full throttle) took 12 min. Find the speed of the boat in still water. Select one: O a. 18.5 mph O b. 22.5 mph O c. 25 mph O d 16 mnh

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A motor boat, operating at full throttle, made a trip 5 miles upstream (against a constant
current) in 15 minutes. The return trip (with the same current and at full throttle) took 12 min.
Find the speed of the boat in still water.
Select one:
O a. 18.5 mph
O b. 22.5 mph
O c. 25 mph
O d. 16 mph
Transcribed Image Text:A motor boat, operating at full throttle, made a trip 5 miles upstream (against a constant current) in 15 minutes. The return trip (with the same current and at full throttle) took 12 min. Find the speed of the boat in still water. Select one: O a. 18.5 mph O b. 22.5 mph O c. 25 mph O d. 16 mph
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