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A boat goes 12 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 4 km/hr, what is the boat's speed downstream?

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Downstream = Add speeds; Upstream = Subtract speeds.

Updated On: Apr 9, 2026

8 km/hr
16 km/hr
12 km/hr
48 km/hr

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The Correct Option is B

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