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1 . A man can row downstream at 10 kmph and upstream at 5 kmp. The man's rowing rate in still water is--

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Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Let the man's rowing rate and stream's flowing rate be U and V respectively.

So, U + V = 10

And, U - V = 5

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U + U = 10 + 5 [By addition]

or, 2U = 15

So, U = 7.5 km/hr