A boat goes 6 km an hour in still water, but it takes thrice as much time in going the same distance against the current. The speed of the current (in km/hour) is

A boat goes 6 km an hour in still water, but it takes thrice as muc

1.	A boat goes 6 km an hour in still water, but it takes thrice as much time in going the same distance against the current. The speed of the current (in km/hour) is
A.	4 km/hrs
B.	5 km/hrs
C.	6 km/hrs
D.	7 km/hrs
Answer» B. 5 km/hrs

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