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The current of a stream at 1 kmph. A motor boat goes 35 km upstream and back to the starting point in 12 hours. The speed of the motor boat in still water is ?5
Q: The current of a stream at 1 kmph. A motor boat goes 35 km upstream and back to the starting point in 12 hours. The speed of the motor boat in still water is ?
- 18 kmphfalse
- 26 kmphtrue
- 37.5 kmphfalse
- 45.5 kmphfalse
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Answer : 2. "6 kmph"
Explanation :
Answer: B) 6 kmph Explanation: Speed of the stream = 1Motor boat speed in still water be = x kmphDown Stream = x + 1 kmphUp Stream = x - 1 kmph[35/(x + 1)] + [35/(x - 1)] = 12x = 6 kmph