Question

Speed of a speed-boat when moving in the direction parallel to the direction of the current is 16 km/hr. Speed of the current is 3 km/hr. So the speed of the boat against the current will be (in km/hr)

• A. 22
• B. 9.5
• C. 10
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 10

Solution: Given: Speed of along the stream is D= 16 kmph Speed of current is S= 3 kmph Speed of Boat B= D-S = 16 - 3 = 13 kmph Speed of Boat against the Stream is = B - S = 13- 3 = 10kmph Speed of Boat against the current will be 10kmph.