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A man can row against the current three fourth of a kilometer in 15 min and returns same distance in 10 min, then ratio of his speed to that of current?

Correct Answer: 5:1

Explanation:

Let the speed of the man in still water = p kmph


Speed of the current = s kmph


Now, according to the questions


(p + s) x 10 = (p - s) x 15


2p + 2s = 3p - 3s


=> p : s = 5 : 1


 


Hence, ratio of his speed to that of current = 5:1.


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