A boat crew rows 24 km downstream in 3 hours and logs the same route track upstream in 6 hours. Find the speed of the boat hull in still water. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A boat crew rows 24 km downstream in 3 hours and logs the same route track upstream in 6 hours. Find the speed of the boat hull in still water.
A. 7 km/h
B. 5 km/h
C. 8 km/h
D. 6 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Downstream speed = 24 / 3 = 8 km/h. Upstream speed = 24 / 6 = 4 km/h. Speed in still water = (8 + 4) / 2 = 6 km/h.

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B. 50 km
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D. 72 km

Correct Answer: Option A


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