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    Question

    If the speed of the current is 4 km/hr and the ratio of

    the speed of the boat in downstream to the speed of the stream is 7:2, what is the distance travelled (in km) upstream in 4 hours?
    A 36 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the speed of downstream and speed of stream be 7x and 2x respectively. Speed of current => 2x = 4 => x = 2 km/hr Downstream speed = 7 Ă— 2 = 14 km/h Speed of boat = 14 - 4 = 10 km/hr Upstream speed = 10 - 4 = 6 km/h Distance travelled upstream in 4 hr = 6 Ă— 4 = 24 km

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