- A1
- B1.5
- C0.5
- D2
Step-by-Step Solution
Downstream speed = 24/3 = 8 km/h; upstream = 18/3 = 6 km/h; stream speed = (8 − 6)/2 = 1 km/h.
Answer: A) 1
A boat travels 24 km downstream in 3 hours and 18 km upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the stream. (answer in km/h)
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