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    Question

    The speed of a boat in still water is 9 km/hr. It covers

    (upstream) a distance of 50 km in 8 hours. The speed (in km/hr) of the stream is
    A 3.25 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4.75 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2.8 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2.75 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Upstream speed of boat = Distance/Time = 50/8 = 6.25 km/hr Therefore, speed of current = 9 – 6.25 = 2.75 km/hr

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