Solve the problem.Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 45 miles downstream for 5 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 9 hours. Find the rate of the current.

A. 1.5 mph
B. 7 mph
C. 2 mph
D. 3 mph


Answer: C

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