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A ferry keeps the same speed in still water on both trips shown, and the river flows at a steady speed. Find the speed of the stream.

Class 10Work Rates with Two UnknownsAlgebra — Systems of Equations
  • A9 km/h
  • B6 km/h
  • C3 km/h
  • D12 km/h

Step-by-Step Solution

Let and for the upstream and downstream speeds: . Solving, km/h. Stream km/h.
Answer: C) 3 km/h

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