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Going against the current, a boat takes 6 hours to make a 120-mile trip. When the boat travels with the current on the return trip, it takes 5 hours.

What is the rate of the boat in still water?

A) 2 mph
B) 20 mph
C) 22 MPH

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5(x+y)=6(x-y)=120

x+y=24

x-y=20

x=22

y=2

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Hello! I think your answer is 22 MPH Hope I Helped :)
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