The boat, moving along the river, covered the distance between the two marinas in 4 hours.

The boat, moving along the river, covered the distance between the two marinas in 4 hours. How long does it take for a boat to return, if its speed in still water is 18 km / h, and the speed of the river is 2 km / h?

1.How fast was the boat moving along the river?

18 + 2 = = 20 kilometers per hour.

2. Determine the distance between the piers.

20 * 4 = 80 kilometers.

3. Find out the speed against the current.

18 – 2 = 16 kilometers per hour.

4. Let’s find what is the time for which the boat returned back.

80/16 = 5 hours.

Answer: The time required for the return journey is 5 hours.



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