From the shore, you see a boat moving South with a speed of 10 m/s. Both boat and river are moving in same direction. The resultant velocity will add up.
v = 10 m/s + 8 m/s
v = 18 m/s
Hence, the rowers are moving with a speed of 18 m/s.
To do this problem you need to use the equation which is Speed= distance/time and this problem gives you the speed which is 18 km/h and it gives you the time 1/2 hour so you write the equation 18= d/ 1/2 which his distance is 9km
