A man can row a boat at 20 kmph in still water. If the speed of the stream is 6 kmph, what is the time taken to row a distance of 60 km downstream?

Basic Maths Mcqs Boats and Streams 12/08/2020

A. 20/6 hours
B. 27/2 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 30/13 hours

Explanation:

Speed downstream = 20 + 6 = 26 kmph.
Time required to cover 60 km downstream = d/s = 60/26 = 30/13 hours.

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