Question: A boatman goes 3 km against the current of the stream in 1 h and goes 1 km along the current in 15 min. How long will it take to go 7 km in stationary water?
Options:
A) 2 h 15 min
B) 2 h
C) 2 h 30 min
D) 2 h 45 min
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Downstream speed $ =( \frac{1}{15}\times 60 )km/h=4km/h $
Upstream speed $ =3km/h $
Speed in still water $ =\frac{1}{2}(4+3)km/h=3.5km/h $
$ \therefore $ Required time $ =( \frac{7}{3.5} )=2h $