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Upstream and back in T hours, plus a second trip: distance covered in still water in given hours

The same question, asked 2 times: 24 Jul 2023 S1*, 13 Sep 2024 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    24 Jul 2023 S1

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    A boat can cover 120 km upstream and back in a total of 30 hours, and 25 km upstream and 40 km downstream in a total of 7 hours. How much distance will the boat cover in 16 hours in still water?

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  2. Question 2

    13 Sep 2024 S1

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    A boat can travel 78 km upstream and back in a total of 32 hours. It can travel 15 km upstream and 52 km downstream in a total of 9 hours. How much distance will the boat cover in 12 hours in still water?

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