A man rows 24 km downstream in 2 hours and the same distance upstream in 6 hours. Find the speed of the stream. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man rows 24 km downstream in 2 hours and the same distance upstream in 6 hours. Find the speed of the stream.
A. 6 km/h
B. 5 km/h
C. 4 km/h
D. 3 km/h
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Downstream speed = 24 / 2 = 12 km/h. Upstream speed = 24 / 6 = 4 km/h. Speed of stream = (12 - 4) / 2 = 8 / 2 = 4 km/h.

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