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  1. A boat goes at 14 kmph along the stream and 8 kmph against the stream. The speed of the boat (in kmph) in still water is :
    1. 12 kmph
    2. 11 kmph
    3. 10 kmph
    4. 8 kmph
Correct Option: B

Given in question , Rate downstream = 14 kmph
Rate upstream = 8 kmph

Speed of boat in still water =
1
(Rate downstream + Rate upstream)
2

Speed of boat in still water =
1
(14 + 8) = 11 kmph
2



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