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A boat goes upstream at \(\frac b2 km/hr\) and downstream at \(\frac a2 km/hr\).The speed of boat in still water in km/hr is :
A boat goes upstream at \(\frac b2 km/hr\) and downstream at \(\frac a2 km/hr\).The speed of boat in still water in km/hr is :
Updated On: May 21, 2024
- \((\frac{b-a}{2})km/hr\)
- \((\frac{b-a}{4})km/hr\)
- \((\frac{a-b}{4})km/hr\)
- \((\frac{a+b}{4})km/hr\)
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is (D):\((\frac{a+b}{4})km/hr\)
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