A boat running downstream covers a distance of 20 km in 2 hours while for covering the same distance upstream, it takes 5 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

A boat running downstream covers a distance of 20 km in 2 hours while

1.	A boat running downstream covers a distance of 20 km in 2 hours while for covering the same distance upstream, it takes 5 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
A.	4 km / hr
B.	7 km / hr
C.	8 km / hr
D.	Data Inadequate
Answer» C. 8 km / hr

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A boat running downstream covers a distance of 20 km in 2 hours while for covering the same distance upstream, it takes 5 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?

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