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Speed of a along and against the current are 14 kms/hr and 8 kms/hr respectively. The speed of the current is?

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Correct Answer: Option D
S + W = 14 . . . . . . (i)
S - W = 8 . . . . . . . .(ii)
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from equation (i) & (ii)
S = 11 km/hr, W = 3 km/hr
Speed of current = 3 km/hr
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