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Read the word problem below.

Chan rows at a rate of eight miles per hour in still water. On Wednesday, it takes him three hours to row
upstream from his house to the park. He rows back home, and it takes him two hours. What is the speed of the
current?
Which of the following is a clue that would help solve this word problem?
O The rate of Chan's rowing in still water is 8 mph.
O Chan rows from the house to the park on Wednesday.
Chan's house is next to a river.
The entire trip takes five hours.

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Answer:

Explanation:the answer is A .

The rate of Chang’s rowing in still water is 8 mph.

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Answer:The rate of Chan's rowing in still water is still 8mph

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