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
The perimeter is 32
I'm having a little difficulty finding the area because I forgot how the get the height... if I knew the height I would tell you.
I am so sorry I can not help all the way.
but if you find the height Area= base (11) times height (?)
Answer:
Its arithmetic because it's being added 3 each time.