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  1. Speed of a boat along and against the current are 14 kms/hr and 8 kms/hr respectively. The speed of the current is
    1. 11 km/hr
    2. 6 km/hr
    3. 5.5 km/hr
    4. 3 km/hr
Correct Option: D

Given that , Rate downstream = 14 kmph
Rate upstream = 8 kmph

Speed of current =
1
(Rate downstream – Rate upstream)
2

Speed of current =
1
(14 – 8) kmph = 3 kmph
2



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