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A man can row at 5 kmph in still water. If the velocity of current is 1 kmph and it takes him 1 hour to row to a place and come back, how far is the place?

Correct Answer: 2.4 km

Explanation:

Speed downstream = (5 + 1) kmph = 6 kmph.

Speed upstream = (5 - 1) kmph = 4 kmph.


Let the required distance be x km.



Then, x + x = 1
6 4


⟹ 2x + 3x = 12


⟹ 5x = 12


x = 2.4 km.


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