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The current is 2 km/h. A boat goes 48 km downstream and returns in 10 hours. How long would the same 96 km take on a still lake?

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  • A9 h 36 min
  • B10 hours
  • C9 hours
  • D8 h 24 min

Step-by-Step Solution

⇒ ⇒ km/h. On a lake: 96 ÷ 10 = 9.6 h = 9 h 36 min.
Answer: A) 9 h 36 min

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