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The effective speed of a boat is 15.2 km/h against the stream and 20.8 km/h along the stream. Find the speed of the stream.
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The effective speed of a boat is 15.2 km/h against the stream and 20.8 km/h along the stream. Find the speed of the stream.

A.

18 km/h

B.

1.8 km/h

C.

2.8 km/h

D.

3 km/h

Correct option is C

Given:  
Upstream speed U = 15.2 km/h 
Downstream speed, D = 20.8 km/h 
Formula Used:  
Speed of stream = DU2\frac{D - U}{2}  
where, D is downstream speed. 
          U is upstream speed
Solution: 

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