In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:

3 km/hr

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5 km/hr

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8 km/hr

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9 km/hr

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Solution

The correct option is C 8 km/hr
Speed in still water $= \frac{1}{2} (11 + 5) k m p h = 8 k m p h$

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In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:

The correct option is C 8 km/hrSpeed in still water =12(11+5)kmph=8kmph

The correct option is C 8 km/hr
Speed in still water $= \frac{1}{2} (11 + 5) k m p h = 8 k m p h$