Calculating Distance Downstream with Relative Velocity

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To calculate how far downstream a rowboat drifts while crossing a river, the boat's velocity and the river's current must be considered. The rowboat travels at 3.30 mi/h at an angle of 62.5 degrees North of west, while the river has an eastward current of 1.25 mi/h. The width of the river is 0.505 mi, which affects the time taken to cross. The discussion raises concerns about the possibility of extraneous information, questioning if the provided numbers are accurate, as they suggest the boat could end up moving upstream. Ultimately, the calculations need to account for both the boat's velocity and the current to determine the downstream distance accurately.
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I can't help but think maybe there's extraneous info??

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A rowboat crosses a river with a velocity of 3.30 mi/h at an angle of 62.5 degrees North of west relative to the water. The river is .505 mi wide and carries an eastward current of 1.25 mi/h. how far downstream is the boat when it reaches the opposite shore?
 
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No information looks extraneous, are you sure you listed the numbers right? As it is now it looks as if the boat would actually go upstream by the time he reached the other side
 

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