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Q · Boat and StreamEasy · 45s
A boat can row at 14 km/h in still water and the stream flows at 3 km/h. What is its upstream speed?
TopicBoat and Stream
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Upstream speed = u - v = 14 - 3 = 11 km/h.
Final Answer: Option D — 11 km/h