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The speed of a boat when travelling downstream is 32 kmph whereas when travelling upstream it is 28 kmph . What is the speed of the boat in still water ?

A

27 Kmph

B

29 Kmph

C

31 Kmph

D

None of these

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D
Speed of the boat is still water
`= (1)/(2)` (Rate downstream + Rate upstream)
=` (1)/(2) (32 + 28) = 30` kmph .
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