Question

    A boat running downstream covers a distance of 30 km in 2 hrs and covering the same distance upstream in 10 hrs. What is the speed of a boat in still water?

    A 4 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Downstream speed = 30/2 = 15 km/hr Upstream speed = 30/10 = 3 km/hr So speed of boat in still water = (15 + 3)/2 = 9 km/hr

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