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?
(1) 4 km/h (2) 6 km/h (3) 8 km/h
(4) 10 km/h (5) None of these

• (2) 6 km/h
  
  If Speed(Km/h) of the boat in still water=x and Stream=y, then
  16/(x+y)=2 or x+y=8 ---(i) &
  16/(x-y)=4 or x-y=4 ---(ii)
  On solving (i) & (ii), x=6, y=2
• 8 years agoHelpfull: Yes(7) No(0)
• dw Spd = 16/2 =8 km/h
  
  similary upw Spd = 16/4 =4 km/h
  
  So .. speed in still water =(8+4)/2
  = 6 km/h ans
  
  And Speeed of current = (8-4)/2 =2 km/h
• 8 years agoHelpfull: Yes(1) No(3)
• Speed= distance/time
  speed= 16km/4hr = 4km/hr
• 8 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(6)