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The current in a stream moves at a speed of 8mph. A boat travels 11mi upstream and 11 mi downstream in a total time of 13hr. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
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The current in a stream moves at a speed of 8mph. A boat travels 11mi upstream and 11 mi downstream in a total time of 13hr. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

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It would be 8mph because the boat would be carried by the current in still water.
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