A man rows a boat such that it covers a distance upstream in twice the time taken by him to cover the same distance downstream. If the speed of stream is 5 km/h, the speed of boat in still water is:
A man rows a boat such that it covers a distance upstream in twice the time taken by him to cover the same distance downstream. If the speed of stream is 5 km/h, the speed of boat in still water is:
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
Let the speed of boat in still water = km/h
Speed of stream = 5 km/h
When rowing in a stream:
- Upstream speed = km/h
- Downstream speed = km/h
For the same distance :
Time upstream =
Time downstream =
Given that time upstream is twice the time downstream:
Canceling from both sides:
Therefore, the speed of boat in still water is 15 km/h.
Related questions:
2026: 21 May Shift 1
2026: 15 May Shift 1
2026: 29 May Shift 1
2026: 12 May Shift 2