A boat cover a distance of 30 km downstream in 2 h while it takes 6 h to cover the same distance distance upstream. What is the speed of the boat (in km/h)?
Aptitude
Boats and Streams
Choose an option
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A5
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B7.5
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C13
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D10
Answer
Correct Answer: 10
Explanation
Speed of boat downstream = Distance covered / Time taken = 30/2 = 15 km/h Now, speed of boat upstream = Distance covered / Time taken = 30/6 = 5 km/h Now, speed of boat = (Speed download + Speed upstream) / 2 = (15 + 5) / 2 = 10 km/h