Question

A man can row at 8kmph in still water.If the river is running at 2kmph,it takes him 48 minutes to row to a place and back.how far is he from the place.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Speed of the man in still water =8 kmph.

Speed of the river =2 kmph

Downstream =8+2=10 kmph

Upstream =8−2=6 kmph

⇒

10

x

+

6

x

=

60

48

⇒8x=24

⇒x=3 km

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