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. 3.5 km/h
B. 2.5 km/h
C. 4.0 km/h
D. 3.0 km/h
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed of the river current = (Downstream speed - Upstream speed) / 2 = (12 - 6) / 2 = 6 / 2 = 3 km/h.

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The speed of a boat in still water is 16 km/h and the speed of the current is 4 km/h. How much distance can the boat cover upstream in 3 hours?
A. 36 km
B. 44 km
C. 40 km
D. 32 km

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Upstream speed = 16 - 4 = 12 km/h. Distance covered in 3 hours = 12 * 3 = 36 km.

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A train 200 meters long passes a running man in 10 seconds when both move in the same direction. If the speed of the man is 6 km/h, find the speed of the train.
A. 78 km/h
B. 84 km/h
C. 90 km/h
D. 72 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


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Relative speed = 200 / 10 = 20 m/s = 20 * (18/5) = 72 km/h. In the same direction, Relative Speed = Speed of train - Speed of man => 72 = Speed of train - 6 => Speed of train = 78 km/h.

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A car covers a total distance of 240 km. It travels the first half of the distance at 40 km/h and the second half at 60 km/h. Find the average speed for the full journey.
A. 50 km/h
B. 52 km/h
C. 46 km/h
D. 48 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


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