The cost per hour of running a motor boat is proportional to the cube of the speed. At what speed will the boat run against a current of 8 km/hr in order to go a given distance most economically? elect the correct response: 12 kph 13 kph O 11 kph 10 kph

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The cost per hour of running a motor boat is proportional to the cube of the
speed. At what speed will the boat run against a current of 8 km/hr in order to go a
given distance most economically?
Select the correct response.:
12 kph
13 kph
11 kph
10 kph
Transcribed Image Text:The cost per hour of running a motor boat is proportional to the cube of the speed. At what speed will the boat run against a current of 8 km/hr in order to go a given distance most economically? Select the correct response.: 12 kph 13 kph 11 kph 10 kph
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