A boat can row 14 km/h in still water and the speed of the current is 2 km/h. Find the time taken to row 36 km upstream. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A boat can row 14 km/h in still water and the speed of the current is 2 km/h. Find the time taken to row 36 km upstream.
A. 3.0 hours
B. 2.5 hours
C. 3.5 hours
D. 4.0 hours
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Upstream speed = 14 - 2 = 12 km/h. Time taken = 36 / 12 = 3 hours.

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