Question

A boy can swim in water with a speed of 14 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 6 km/hr, what will be the time taken by the boy to cover 40 km downstream?

A 2 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 3 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 5 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 6 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 4 hrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Downstream Speed = (14 + 6) km/hr = 20 km/hr Time taken = 40/20 = 2 hours

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