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      Question

      A boat takes 3 hours to travel 30 km downstream and 5

      hours to travel the same distance upstream. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
      A 8 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 4 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 7 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2 km/h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Downstream speed = 30 / 3 = 10 km/h Upstream speed = 30 / 5 = 6 km/h Speed in still water = (10 + 6) / 2 = 8 km/h

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