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    Question

    The downstream speed of a boat is 6 km/hr more than its

    upstream speed and the ratio of the speed of the boat in still water to the speed of the stream is 8:3. Find the total time taken by boat to travel 33 km downstream and 25 km upstream?
    A 4 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 7 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the speed of boat in still water be x km/hr and that of stream be y km/hr. ATQ, ⇒ (x + y) – (x – y) = 6 ⇒ y = 3 km/hr ⇒ x = 3 × 8/3 = 8 km/hr Required time = [33/(8+3)] + [25/(8−3)] = 8 hr

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