Question

    A man can row 16 km/hr in still water. It takes him

    thrice as long to row up as to row down the river. Find the speed of the man against the current.
    A 8 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 6 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let man’s rate upstream be x kmph. Then his rate downstream = 3x  kmph. Rate in still water =    kmph  = 2x  kmph 16  = 2x x  = = 8, So, Rate upstream = 8 kmph.

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