Let the speed of the current equal c
and the speed of the boat in still water equal b.
b + c = 1.5 (b - c)
b + c = 1.5b - 1.5c
0.5b = 2.5c
b = 5c
The speed of the current is 1.5 mph so
b = 5 * 1.5 = 7.5 mph
This is a lowest common multiple question.
to find the lowest common multiple, you need to find the prime factors of the two numbers:
Take out duplicates:
and multiply them together:
and that is your answer.
Easy peasy.
Answer:
7 classmates
Step-by-step explanation:
The last person in the line is in position 35.
The Maria's leading classmate is in the position 35-23+1 = 13.
So, Maria's classmates are from position 13 to 19 (not including herself), and their number is 19-12 = 7 persons.
ANSWER. Maria has 7 classmates (not including herself).
Hope this helps.
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