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A boat takes 8 hours to cover a distance while traveling upstream, whereas while traveling downstream it takes 6 hours. If the speed of the current is 4 kmph, what is the speed of the boat in still water?
A boat takes 8 hours to cover a distance while traveling upstream, whereas while traveling downstream it takes 6 hours. If the speed of the current is 4 kmph, what is the speed of the boat in still water?
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For boat problems, remember: $d = (b \pm (c) \times t$. Set the distances equal to solve for the unknown.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
- 28 kmph
- 8 kmph
- 32 kmph
- 30 kmph
- 14 kmph
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The Correct Option is A
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