A boat moves through the water in a river at a speed of 8 m/s relative to the water. The boat makes a trip downstream and then makes a return trip upstream to the original starting place. Which trip takes longer?

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the downstream trip

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Both trips take the same amount of time.

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The answer cannot be figured without knowing the speed of the river flow.

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the upstream trip

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