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  1. Speed of a boat along and against the current are 12 km/hr and 8 km/hr respectively. Then the speed of the current in km/hr is
    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
Correct Option: D

Given that , Rate downstream = 12 km/hr
Rate upstream = 8 km/hr

∴ Speed of current =
1
(Rate downstream - rate upstream)
2

Speed of current =
1
(12 - 8) = 2 kmph
2



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