- A5 km/h
- B13 km/h
- C10 km/h
- D6.5 km/h
Step-by-Step Solution
Downstream km/h, upstream km/h. Current km/h. (13 km/h is the boat's own speed.)
Answer: A) 5 km/h
Find the speed of the current if a boat travels 36 km downstream in 2 hours and 24 km upstream in 3 hours.
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