Answer: 2mp
Step-by-step explanation: Let "b" represent the speed of the boat in still water
Let "c" represent the speed of the current
Let "t" represent time
Downstream(same direction) =(b+c)*t
Upstream(against current)=(b-c)*t
(b+c)*3=24
(b-c)*4=16
3b+3c=24....all sides can be divided by 3 =b+c=8
4b-4c=16.....all sides can be divided by 4 =b-c=4
Use Elimination method
b+c=8
b-c= 4 Subtracting
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2c=4
find c by dividing both sides by 2. c=2
if c=2, substitute to get b
b+2=8
-2=-2
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b=6
Speed of boat in still water =6mph
rate of current=2mp