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Speed of stream is 4 km/hr and the speed of boat is 11 km/hr. In how much time will the boat cover a distance of 21 km upstream and 45 downstream ? |
6 hours 3 hours 4 hours 7 hours |
6 hours |
We know that, Upstream Speed = Speed of boat - Speed of stream Downstream Speed = Speed of boat + Speed of stream We have, Speed of stream = 4 km/hr. Speed of boat = 11 km/hr. Upstream Speed = 11 - 4 = 7 km/h Upstream distance = 21 km Time = 21/7 = 3 hrs Downstream Speed = 11 + 4 = 15 km/h Downstream distance = 45 km Time = 45/15 = 3 hrs Total time = 3 + 3 = 6 hrs |