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In still water Rahul's boat moves at 10 km/h. The stream flows at 2 km/h, and a trip to the jetty and back takes 5 hours. How far away is the jetty?

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A24
  • B25
  • C20
  • D30

Step-by-Step Solution

Downstream speed 12 km/h, upstream 8 km/h. d/12 + d/8 = 5 → 5d/24 = 5 → d = 24 km.
Answer: A) 24

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