Question

    A boat running downstream covers a distance of 56 km in 7 hrs and covering the same distance upstream in 14 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 5 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Downstream speed = 56/7 = 8 km/hr Upstream speed = 56/14 = 4 km/hr So speed of boat in still water = (8 + 4)/2 = 6 km/hr

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