Question

    Speed of a boat in still water is 8 km/h. If the speed

    of stream is 2 km/h, then how much distance can the boat travel in two hours going upstream?
    A 16 Km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 Km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 Km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 12 Km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Speed of a boat in still water = 8 km/h The speed of steam = 2 km/h Speed of a boat in upstream = 8 – 2 = 6 km/h Distance = speed × time = 6 × 2 = 12 km ∴ The boat can travel 12 km in two hours.

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