Question 3
EasyOriginal questionA motorboat moves at 18 km/h in still water, and the stream flows at 4 km/h. What is the speed upstream?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Downstream the speeds add; upstream the stream's speed is taken away.
km/h.
Worth noting
22 km/h is the speed the other way.
- Concept
- Speed upstream
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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