A motorboat rows 16 km/h in still water and the speed of the river current is 4 km/h. Find the time taken to row 80 km downstream. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A motorboat rows 16 km/h in still water and the speed of the river current is 4 km/h. Find the time taken to row 80 km downstream.
A. 3.5 hours
B. 4.0 hours
C. 5.0 hours
D. 4.5 hours
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Downstream speed = 16 + 4 = 20 km/h. Time taken = 80 / 20 = 4 hours.

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A. 80 seconds
B. 64 seconds
C. 72 seconds
D. 90 seconds

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. 2:00 PM
C. 1:00 PM
D. 12:00 PM

Correct Answer: Option D


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A motorboat covers 24 km downstream in 1.5 hours and covers the same distance upstream in 3 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water.
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B. 10 km/h
C. 14 km/h
D. 15 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


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