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in Mathematics by kratos

A boat can travel with a speed of 13 km/hr in still water.if the speed of the stream is 4 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 68 km downstream.

a) 2 hrs

b) 3 hrs

c) 4 hrs

d) 5 hrs

1 Answer

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option: c) 4 hrs

Explanation:

Speed downstream=(13+4) kmph =17 kmph

Time taken to travel 68 km downstream = (68/17) hrs = 4 hrs

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