The current of a stream runs at the rate of 4 kmph. A boat goes 6 km and back to the starting point in 2 hours, then find the speed of the boat in still water?
A. 10 kmph
B. 21 kmph
C. 8 kmph
D. 12 kmph
Explanation:
S = 4
M = x
DS = x + 4
US = x – 4
6/(x + 4) + 6/(x – 4) = 2
x = 8