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Q · Boat and StreamEasy · 45s
A boat travels 48 km upstream. If u = 10 km/h and v = 2 km/h, find the time taken.
TopicBoat and Stream
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Upstream speed = u - v = 8 km/h; Time = 48/8 = 6.0 h.
Final Answer: Option A — 6 h