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Paddling with the current, a group of kayakers traveled 9 miles in 2 hours. Paddling back, they traveled 4 miles in the same amount of time. What was the speed of the current and the speed of the kayakers in still water?

Please do not answer 3.25 and 1.25 they are incorrect.

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Answer: 5 miles an hour
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Answer: the speed of the current is 5 miles an hour

Explanation:

9-4=5

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