Question

19. 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?
(a) 4 km/h
(b) 6 km/h
(c) 8 km/h
(d) 10 km/h

Answer 1

Answer:

4 km per hour is the answer

Step-by-step explanation:

speed =distance /time taken

speed=16/4

=4 km

Answer 2

Answer:

6kmph

Step-by-step explanation:

Rate downstream = 16/2 kmph = 8 kmph.

Rate upstream = 16/4kmph = 4 kmph.

Speed in still water = 1/2 (8 + 4) kmph = 6 kmph

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