Question

In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:

a.

3 km/hr

b.

5 km/hr

c.

8 km/hr

d.

9 km/hr

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Answer: (c).8 km/hr

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Q. In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:

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