A motorboat goes 24 km in 2 hour along the stream and 10 km in 1 hour against the stream. The speed of the motorboat in kilometres per hour, is:
A. 14
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{B}} + {\text{W}} = 12{\text{ km/h}} \cr & {\text{B}} - {\text{W}} = 10{\text{ km/h}} \cr & \overline {\,{\text{B}} = \frac{{22}}{2} = 11{\text{ km/h}}\,} \cr} $$Related Questions on Boats and Streams
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours
E. None of these
A. 8.5 km/hr
B. 9 km/hr
C. 10 km/hr
D. 12.5 km/hr
E. None of these
A. 2 : 1
B. 3 : 2
C. 8 : 3
D. Cannot be determined
E. None of these
A. 4 km/hr
B. 5 km/hr
C. 6 km/hr
D. 10 km/hr

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