A boat covers 48 km downstream in 3 hours and 32 km upstream in 4 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water (in km/h)?
A. 14
B. 12
C. 4
D. 10
A. 14
B. 12
C. 4
D. 10
Best answer
Answer: B. 12
Answer: (B) 12
Downstream speed = 16 km/h, upstream = 8 km/h. Speed in still water = (16 + 8) ÷ 2 = 12 km/h.
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