A person can row 6 km/h in still water. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/h, how much time will he take to row a distance of 16 km downstream? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person can row 6 km/h in still water. If the speed of the stream is 2 km/h, how much time will he take to row a distance of 16 km downstream?
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 5 hours
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Downstream speed = 6 + 2 = 8 km/h. Time = Distance / Speed = 16 / 8 = 2 hours.

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