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Q: A boatman can row 96 km downstream in 8 hr. If the speed of the current is 4 km/hr, then find in what time he will be able to cover 8 km upstream ?

  • 1
    1.5 hrs
  • 2
    1 hrs
  • 3
    2.5 hrs
  • 4
    2 hrs
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Answer : 4. "2 hrs"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 2 hrs Explanation: Speed in downstream = 96/8 = 12 kmph Speed of current = 4 km/hr Speed of the boatman in still water = 12 – 4 = 8 kmph Speed in upstream = 8 – 4 = 4 kmph Time taken to cover 8 km upstream = 8/4 = 2 hours.

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