Solve the Problem. -Julie and Eric Row Their Boat (At a Constant Speed)35

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 35 miles downstream for 5 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 7 hours. Find the rate of the current.

A) 2 mph
B) 0.5 mph
C) 1 mph
D) 6 mph