Question

A boat goes at 14 kmph along the stream and 8 kmph against the stream. The speed of the boat (in kmph) in still water is :

• A. 12 kmph
• B. 11 kmph
• C. 10 kmph
• D. 8 kmph

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 11 kmph

Solution:

Given:

Rate of Downstream = 14 kmph

Rate of Upstream = 8kmph

Calculation:

Speed of boat in still water = $\frac{1}{2}$ (rate downstream + rate upstream)

$=\frac{1}{2}(14+8)=\frac{22}{2}=11kmph$

Speed of Boat in Still Water is 11kmph.