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    Question

    A man swims downstream 81 km and upstream 45 km, taking

    9 hr each time. Find the man’s rate in still water?   
    A 3 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Speed downstream = 81/9 = 9 km/hr Speed upstream = 45/9 =   5 km/hr Man’s rate in still water= (9 + 5) * ½ = 7 kmph

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