Let us assume the upstream rowing rate of Alicia = x
Let us assume the downstream rowing rate of Alicia = y
We already know that
Travelling time = Distance traveled/rowing rate
Then
6/(x + 3) = 4/x
6x = 4x + 12
6x - 4x = 12
2x = 12
x = 6
Then
Rowing rate of Alicia going upstream = 6 miles per hour
Rowing rate of Alicia going downstream = 9 miles per hour.
Answer:
3.38 m/s
Explanation:
Mass of child = m₁ = 25
Initial speed of child = u₁ = 5 m/s
Initial speed of cart = u₂ = 0 m/s
Mass of cart = m₂ = 12 kg
Velocity of cart with child on top = v
This is a case of perfectly inelastic collision

Velocity of cart with child on top is 3.38 m/s