Math Problem Statement
The downstream speed of boat A is equal to the upstream speed of boat B. Boat A covers M km upstream in t hours and boat B covers the same distance downstream in (t-4) hours. If the speed of (in still water) boat A and boat B is 14 km/hr and 22 km/hr respectively, then find the value of M.
a) 72
b) 65
c) 80
d) 94
e) 105
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Speed, Distance, Time Problems
Relative Motion
Formulas
Distance = Speed × Time
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
High School
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