Answer:
Option D. 9 mi/hr downstream, 6 mi/hr upstream
Step-by-step explanation:
<u><em>The complete question is</em></u>
Alicia can row 6 miles downstream in the same time it takes her to row 4 miles upstream. She rows downstream 3 miles/hour faster than she rows upstream. Find Alicia’s rowing rate each way
Define the variables
Let
x -----> Alicia's rowing rate downstream in miles per hour
y ----> Alicia's rowing rate upstream in miles per hour
we know that
The rate is equal to the distance divided by the time
so
The time is equal to the distance divided by the rate
we have
-----> equation A
----> equation B
equate equation A and equation B
<em>Find the value of x</em>
therefore
Alicia's rowing rate downstream is 9 mi/h
Alicia's rowing rate upstream is 6 mi/h