Two boats start moving at the same time from opposite sides of a river. Both at right angles to the parallel shorelines. One boat is faster than the other so they meet 720 yards from the nearest shore. After arriving at their destinations, each boat remains for 10 minutes before starting on the return trip. Once again, each boat is travelling at the same speed as it did before and on this occasion, they meet 400 yards from the other shore.
How wide is the river?
2006-06-08
03:43:08
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