Question

If a man can swim downstream at 6 kmph and upstream at 2 kmph, his speed in still water is:

• A. 4 km/hr
• B. 2 km/hr
• C. 3 hm/hr
• D. 2.5 km/hr

Answer 1

The correct option is A 4 km/hr

Speed in still water

$=\frac{1}{2}(6+2)kmph$

= 4 kmph