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Given a downstream speed of 32 km/h and a stream speed of 5 km/h, what is the boat's upstream speed?

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  • A22 km/h
  • B27 km/h
  • C37 km/h
  • D17 km/h

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Downstream and upstream speeds differ by twice the stream speed: km/h.
Answer: A) 22 km/h

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