A boat cover a certain distance downstream in 2hr while it comeback 3/2hrs.If the speed of the stream be 4kmph.what is the speed of the boat in still water? 1)21kmph 2)18kmph 3)22kmph 4)12kmph

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1)21kmph

Exp:(x+3) ×2=(x-3)(3/2)=>21.

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