The downstream speed of boat A is 21 km/hr 21 \text{ km/hr} 21 km/hr . The speed of boat B in still water is 12 km/hr 12 \text{ km/hr} 12 km/hr , and ...

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The downstream speed of boat A is 21 km/hr21 \text{ km/hr}. The speed of boat B in still water is 12 km/hr12 \text{ km/hr}, and the ratio of the speed of boat A to boat B in still water is 5:45:4, respectively. Given that the speed of the stream is the same for both boats, find the time taken by boat B to cover 81 km81 \text{ km} upstream.

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A.

13.5 hours13.5 \text{ hours}

B.

11 hours11 \text{ hours}

C.

12.5 hours12.5 \text{ hours}

D.

10.5 hours10.5 \text{ hours}

E.

9 hours9 \text{ hours}

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