A boat is traveling upstream at 14 mph with respect to a river that is flowing at 6 mph (with respect to the ground).A man runs directly across the boat, from one side to the other, at 6 mph (with respect to the boat).The speed of the man with respect to the ground is:
A)10 mph
B)14 mph
C)18.5 mph
D)21 mph
E)26 mph

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The Answer of A boat is traveling upstream at 14 mph with respect to a river that is flowing at 6 mph (with respect to the ground).A man runs directly across the boat, from one side to the other, at 6 mph (with respect to the boat).The speed of the man with respect to the ground is:
A)10 mph
B)14 mph
C)18.5 mph
D)21 mph
E)26 mph

A Boat Is Traveling Upstream at 14 Mph with Respect