Question

    The speed of a boat in downstream and upstream is 30 km/hr and 22 km/hr, respectively. Find the approximate time taken by the boat to cover a distance of 160 km in still water.

    A 7 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 24 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the speed of the boat in still water be x km/hr and the speed of the stream be y km/hr. According to the given conditions,

    Adding equations (I) and (II),

    So, the speed of the boat in still water is 26 km/hr. The required time taken = (160/26) ≈ 6.15hours. or 7 hours

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