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A boat running downstream covers 24 km in 4 hours, while it takes 6 hours for covering the same distance upstream. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

Updated On: Oct 17, 2024

4 km/hr
5 km/hr
6 km/hr
7 km/hr

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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is (B): 5 km/hr

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