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?

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Question:
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?

[A].

2.4 km

[B].

2.5 km

[C].

3 km

[D].

3.6 km

Answer: Option A

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.