I can row at the rate of 8 miles per hour in still water. It takes twice as long to row up a river as to row down the river. Find the speed at which the river flows.
I can row at the rate of 8 miles per hour in still water. It takes twice as long to row up a river as to row down the river. Find the speed at which the river flows.
Option 1 -
8/3 mph
Option 2 -
2.5 mph
Option 3 -
2 mph
Option 4 -
3.5 mph
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Correct Option - 1
Detailed Solution:(a):Let, s be the speed of stream.
So, 8 + s = 2 (8 – s)
s = 8/3 mph
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