The speed of the current is 4 kmph. A boat travels 6 km upstream and returns back to the starting point in 2 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water? (A) 4 kmph (B) 3 kmph (C) 5 kmph (D) 8 kmph

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The speed of the current is 4 kmph. A boat travels 6 km upstream and returns back to
the starting point in 2 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
(A) 4 kmph (B) 3 kmph (C) 5 kmph (D) 8 kmph

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