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A man rows his boat 85 km downstream and 45 km upstream, taking 2 1/2 hours each time. Find the speed of the stream?

5 kmph

6 kmph

7 kmph

8 kmph

Answer : Option D

Explanation :

Speed downstream = d/t = 85/(2 1/2) = 34 kmph
Speed upstream = d/t = 45/(2 1/2) = 18 kmph
The speed of the stream = (34 - 18)/2 = 8 kmph

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