Question
A boat running downstream covers a distance of 16 km in 2 hours while for covering the same distance upstream, it takes 4 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
Answer: Option B
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Rate downstream = \(\left(\frac{16}{2}\right)kmph\) = 8 kmph
Rate upstream = \(\left(\frac{16}{4}\right)kmph\) = 4 kmph
Speed in still water = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (8 + 4) kmph = 6 kmph.
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