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Option 2 : Either I or II is sufficient
Let x km/h be the speed of the boat in still water
y = 3 km/hr
From Statement I:
Upstream speed of boat = x - y
⇒ x - y = 20/5
⇒ x - y = 4
⇒ x - 3 = 4
⇒ x = 7 km/h
From statement II:
Downstream speed of boat = x + y
⇒ x + y = 20/2
⇒ x + y = 10
⇒ x + 3 = 10
⇒ x = 7 km/h
Speed of boat in still water 7 km/hr
∴ Either I or II is sufficient.
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