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In the figure, how much longer does the return leg from B to A take than the trip from A to B?

Competition practiceBoats & Streams
  • A1 hour
  • B2 hours
  • C30 minutes
  • D1.5 hours

Step-by-Step Solution

Downstream km/h: h. Upstream km/h: h. Difference = 1 h.
Answer: A) 1 hour

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