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 ?
Answer & 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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