A boat moves upstream at 6 km/h and downstream at 12 km/h. Find the speed of the river current. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A boat moves upstream at 6 km/h and downstream at 12 km/h. Find the speed of the river current.
A. 4.0 km/h
B. 3.0 km/h
C. 2.5 km/h
D. 3.5 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Speed of the river current = (Downstream speed - Upstream speed) / 2 = (12 - 6) / 2 = 6 / 2 = 3 km/h.

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