Question

What is the speed of the boat in still water?I. It takes 2 hours to cover the distance between a and b downstream.Ii. It takes 4 hours to cover the distance between a and b upstream?

Answer 1

explanation:

Let AB = x km.

I. Speed downstream = x km/hr

2

II. Speed upstream = x km/hr.

4

Speed of boat in still water = 1  x + x km/hr.

2 2 4

Thus, I and II both even do not give the answer.