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      Question

      A boat can travel 36 km downstream in 45 min. The ratio

      of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the stream is 5: 1. How much time will the boat take to cover 38 km upstream?
      A 1 hour 12 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1 hour 10 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1 hour 50 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2 hour 30 min Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Speed of downstream = D/T = 36 × (60/45) = 48 km/hr The ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the stream = 5: 1 (5x, x) => 6x = 48 => x = 8 Speed of upstream = 5x – x = 4x = 32 km/hr Distance = 38 km Time = D/S = 38/32 = 1(1/5) hr = 1 hour 12 min

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