Boats & Streams · Question 16 · Easy

A boat's speed in still water is 18 km/h and the river flows at 4 km/h. How far can the boat go upstream in 2 hours 30 minutes?

  1. 55 km
  2. 40 km
  3. 35 km
  4. 45 km
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 35 km

Explanation: Upstream speed = 18 − 4 = 14 km/h. Distance = 14 × 2.5 = 35 km.

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