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The duration needed to travel (x – 36) km upstream equals the time taken to go (2x – 72) km downstream. If the boat’s speed is 10.5 km/h and the current flows at 1.5 km/h, calculate the value of
The duration needed to travel (x – 36) km upstream equals the time taken to go (2x – 72) km downstream. If the boat’s speed is 10.5 km/h and the current flows at 1.5 km/h, calculate the value of
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