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P, Q and R are the three towns on a river which flows uniformly, Q is equidistant from P and R. Sandeep can row from to P to Q and back in 10 hours and Sandeep can row from P to R in 4 hours compare the speed of his boat in still water with that of the river?

A

`4:3`

B

`5:3`

C

`6:5`

D

`7:3`

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