- A0.5 km/h
- B1 km/h
- C2 km/h
- D1.5 km/h
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km/h. Check: 10 is 25% more than 8 ✓.
Answer: B) 1 km/h
A boat's downstream speed is 25% more than its upstream speed. If its speed in still water is 9 km/h, find the speed of the stream.
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