A man who can swim with a speed of 2 k h / h  wants to cross a river 200 m wide. If the river is flowing with a speed of 3 k m / h then in what minimum time can the man cross the river?

Option 1 - <p>4 minute</p>
Option 2 - <p>6 minute</p>
Option 3 - <p>12 minute</p>
Option 4 - <p>8 minute</p>
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:

Time (minimum) taken to cross the river

t = W V s / r = 200 * 10 - 3 2

100 * 10 - 3 h

= 0.1 h = 6 m i n u t e s

 

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