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A boat takes 6 hours to go downstream and takes 8 hours to go the same distance upstream. The speed of the stream is 6 km/hr. Which of the following is true? Indicate all correct options. A. Speed of the boat upstream is 42 km/hr B. Speed of the boat downstream is 48 km/hr C. Distance travelled one way is 288 km D. Distance travelled one way is 28 km E. Speed of the boat in still water is 42 km/hr

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