A vessel tracks upstream at 10 km/h and downstream at 18 km/h. Find the net speed of the river current. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A vessel tracks upstream at 10 km/h and downstream at 18 km/h. Find the net speed of the river current.
A. 3.5 km/h
B. 4.0 km/h
C. 5.0 km/h
D. 4.5 km/h
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Speed of river current = (Downstream speed - Upstream speed) / 2 = (18 - 10) / 2 = 8 / 2 = 4 km/h.

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A standard boat can row 12 km/h in still water. If the speed of the current is 2 km/h, find the time required to log 30 km upstream.
A. 3.0 hours
B. 3.5 hours
C. 4.0 hours
D. 2.5 hours

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Upstream speed = 12 - 2 = 10 km/h. Time required = Distance / Upstream speed = 30 / 10 = 3 hours.

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The speed of a boat downstream is 18 km/h and upstream is 12 km/h. How much distance can the boat cover in still water in 3 hours?
A. 54 km
B. 42 km
C. 45 km
D. 48 km

Correct Answer: Option C


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Speed of the boat in still water = (Downstream Speed + Upstream Speed) / 2 = (18 + 12) / 2 = 15 km/h. Distance covered in 3 hours = 15 * 3 = 45 km.

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Excluding stoppages, the speed of an express route train is 90 km/h and including stoppages it is 72 km/h. How many minutes does the train stop per hour?
A. 10 minutes
B. 12 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 14 minutes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Stoppage time per hour = (90 - 72) / 90 = 18 / 90 = 1/5 hour. In minutes = (1/5) * 60 = 12 minutes.

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