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If sum of upstream and downstream speed of a boat is 82 kmph, and the boat travels 105 km. upstream in 3 hr, Find the time taken by boat to cover 126 km downstream.

Correct Answer: 2.7 hrs

Explanation:

Let Speed of boat in still water = b


Let Speed of still water = w


Then we know that,


Speed of Upstream = U = boat - water


Speed of Downstream = D = boat + water


Given, U + D = 82


b - w + b + w = 82


2b = 82


=> b = 41 kmph


From the given data,


41 - w = 105/3 = 35


w = 6 kmph


Now,


b + w = 126/t


=> 41 + 6 = 126/t


=> t = 126/47  = 2.68 hrs.


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