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1. A boatman goes 2 km against the current of the stream in 1 hour and goes 1 km along the current in 10 minutes. How long will it take to go 5 km in stationary water ?

  • A. 40 minutes
  • B. 40 minutes
  • C. 40 minutes
  • D. 40 minutes

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Hints: Rate down stream = 1/10 × 60 km/hr = 6km/hr

Rate up stream = 2 km/hr

speed in still water = 1/2 (6 + 2)km/hr = 4 km/hr

Required time = 5/4 hrs = 1 hrs 15 min


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