The speed of a boat in still water is 24 km/hr. If the upstream speed of the boat is 16 km/hr, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of the stream?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Speed of the boat in still water = 24 km/h
Speed against the current = 16 km/h
Speed against the current = Speed of the boat - Speed of the current
16 = 24 - Speed of the current
Speed of the current = 24 - 16= 8 km/h