A boat is trying to cross a river that flows due north with a strong current. The boat starts at point A on the west bank and will reach the east bank directly across from the starting point. The boat should head
A) south.
B) southwest.
C) southeast.
D) west.
E) east.

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To counteract the northward flow of the river and reach a point directly across on the east bank, the boat should aim southeast. This direction allows the boat to make headway against the current while also moving across the river.

A Boat Is Trying to Cross a River That Flows