Arithmetic Ability
Boats and Streams

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Q.

A boatman can row 96 km downstream in 8 hr. If the speed of the current is 4 km/hr, then find in what time he will be able to cover 8 km upstream ?

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

Speed in downstream = 96/8 = 12 kmph Speed of current = 4 km/hr Speed of the boatman in still water = 12 – 4 = 8 kmph Speed in upstream = 8 – 4 = 4 kmph Time taken to cover 8 km upstream = 8/4 = 2 hours.
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