Question
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?
Answer: Option C
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Rate downstream = \(\left(\frac{1}{10}\times60\right)\) km/hr = 6 km/hr
Rate upstream = 2 km/hr.
Speed in still water = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (6 + 2) km/hr = 4 km/hr.
So, Required time = \(\left(\frac{4}{5}\right)\) hrs = \(1\frac{1}{4} hrs\) = 1hr15min
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