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The sum of the speed of boat A downstream and that of, Boat B upstream is 27km/h. If the speed of boat A in still water is 3km/h less than that of boat B, what is the ratio、 of the speed of boat A in still water to that of boat B in still water? (Consider, the speed of the current to be constant.)

A

`4:5`

B

`2:5`

C

`2:3`

D

`3:5`

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