A boat moves upstream at a speed of 11 km/h and downstream at 16 km/h. Find the speed of the boat in still water. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A boat moves upstream at a speed of 11 km/h and downstream at 16 km/h. Find the speed of the boat in still water.
A. 12.5 km/h
B. 13.5 km/h
C. 14.5 km/h
D. 14 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed in still water = (Downstream speed + Upstream speed) / 2 = (16 + 11) / 2 = 27 / 2 = 13.5 km/h.

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