The speed of a boat in still water is 14 km/h and the speed of the current is 4 km/h. How much distance can the boat cover upstream in 2 hours? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The speed of a boat in still water is 14 km/h and the speed of the current is 4 km/h. How much distance can the boat cover upstream in 2 hours?
A. 20 km
B. 24 km
C. 22 km
D. 18 km
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Upstream speed = 14 - 4 = 10 km/h. Distance covered in 2 hours = 10 * 2 = 20 km.

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Question #1
A student walks from his quarter block to the academy center at 4 km/h and arrives 8 minutes late. If he manages a pace of 5 km/h, he arrives 4 minutes early. Find the track distance.
A. 3.5 km
B. 4.0 km
C. 4.5 km
D. 5.0 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Time difference = 8 - (-4) = 12 minutes = 10/60 = 1/5 hours. Let distance be d. d/4 - d/5 = 1/5 => d/20 = 1/5 => d = 4 km.

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Question #2
Walking at 5/6 of his baseline typical speed, a courier agent reaches his office terminal 15 minutes late. Find his typical baseline time parameter.
A. 70 minutes
B. 75 minutes
C. 85 minutes
D. 80 minutes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
New speed = 5/6 of usual speed => New time = 6/5 of usual time. Difference = 1/5 of usual time = 15 minutes. Typical baseline time parameter = 15 * 5 = 75 minutes.

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Question #3
A motorboat maps 32 km downstream in 2 hours and tracks the same upriver stretch upstream in 4 hours. Find the baseline speed of the boat hull in still water.
A. 12 km/h
B. 14 km/h
C. 15 km/h
D. 10 km/h

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Downstream speed = 32 / 2 = 16 km/h. Upstream speed = 32 / 4 = 8 km/h. Speed in still water = (16 + 8) / 2 = 12 km/h.

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