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A motor boat covers 36 km downstream and 24 km upstream. If the boat takes 6 hours to cover each distance, then the speed of the motor boat in still water is.
A motor boat covers 36 km downstream and 24 km upstream. If the boat takes 6 hours to cover each distance, then the speed of the motor boat in still water is.
Updated On: Feb 28, 2025
- 1km/hr
- 4km/hr
- 8km/hr
- 5km/hr
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The correct option is (D): 5km/hr
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