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A boat travels at a speed of 14 kmph upstream and 22 kmph downstream. What is the speed of the stream?
1. 4 kmph
2. 14 kmph
3. 8 kmph
4. 16 kmph

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : 4 kmph

Given:

Speed of upstream = 14 km/hr

Speed of downstream = 22 km/hr

Formula used:

Speed of stream = (Speed of upstream - Speed of downstream)/2

Calculation:

Speed of stream

⇒ (22 – 14)/2

⇒ 8/2

⇒ 4 km/hr

∴ The speed of the stream is 4 km/hr.

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