A boat can travel with a speed of 16 km/hr in still water. If the rate of stream is 5 km/hr, then find the time taken by the boat to cover distance of 126 km downstream.  Choose the correct choice from the following options:  A) 4 hours  B) 5 hours  C) 6 hours  D) 7 hours  E) 8 hours

Rationale: explanation : it is very important to check , if the boat speed given is in still water or with water or against water . because if we neglect it we will not reach on right answer . i just mentioned here because mostly mistakes in this chapter are of this kind only . lets see the question now . speed downstream = ( 16 + 5 ) = 21 kmph time = distance / speed = 126 / 21 = 6 hours option c
Answer: C