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The speed of a boat in still water is 5 km/hr. If it takes thrice as much time in going 20 km upstream as in going the same distance downstream, find the speed of the stream:
The speed of a boat in still water is 5 km/hr. If it takes thrice as much time in going 20 km upstream as in going the same distance downstream, find the speed of the stream:
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Upstream speed = still water speed - stream speed; Downstream speed = still water speed + stream speed.
Updated On: Mar 26, 2026
- 5.5 km/hr
- 2.5 km/hr
- 6.5 km/hr
- 15.5 km/hr
- 3.5 km/hr
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The Correct Option is B
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