A man takes twice as long to row a distance against the stream as to row the sam

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A man takes twice as long to row a distance against the stream as to row the same distance in favour of the stream. The ratio of the speed of the boat (in still water) and the stream is:

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A . 2 : 1

B . 3 : 1

C . 3 : 2

D . 4 : 3

Answer: Option B

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