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A boat running downstream covers 24 km in 4 hours, while it takes 6 hours for covering the same distance upstream. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
A boat running downstream covers 24 km in 4 hours, while it takes 6 hours for covering the same distance upstream. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
Updated On: Oct 17, 2024
- 4 km/hr
- 5 km/hr
- 6 km/hr
- 7 km/hr
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is (B): 5 km/hr
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