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3 February, 11:23

A ship leaves port and heads due east at a rate of 56 miles per hour. Ever since the ship left port, it has been pushed south by a strong constant wind. Four hours after leaving port, the ship is 280 miles away. What is the effective push on the ship from the wind?

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  1. 3 February, 12:37
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    (56+v) * 4=280 (mph)

    224+4v=280

    4v=280-224

    4v=56

    v=56:4

    v=14 (mph)

    Answer: 14 mph
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