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The force required to row a boat over the sea is proportional to the speed of the boat. It is found that it takes 24 h.p. to row a certain boat at a speed of 8km/hr, the horse power required when speed is doubled :

A

12 hp

B

48 hp

C

96 hp

D

192 hp

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