A man can row 6 km/h in still water. If the speed of the current is 2 km/h, it takes him 3 hours to row to a place and back. How far is the place? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man can row 6 km/h in still water. If the speed of the current is 2 km/h, it takes him 3 hours to row to a place and back. How far is the place?
A. 8 km
B. 6 km
C. 10 km
D. 12 km
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Downstream speed = 6 + 2 = 8 km/h. Upstream speed = 6 - 2 = 4 km/h. Let distance be d. d/8 + d/4 = 3 => (d + 2d)/8 = 3 => 3d/8 = 3 => d = 8 km.

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A hound pursues a fox that is initially 150 meters ahead. The fox flies at 30 km/h and the hound targets at 36 km/h. Find the total distance the fox runs before capture.
A. 800 meters
B. 850 meters
C. 700 meters
D. 750 meters

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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B. 55.4 km/h
C. 48.2 km/h
D. 52.8 km/h

Correct Answer: Option D


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A boatman can row 12 km/h in still water. If the river velocity index tracks at 2 km/h, find the time parameter required by the boat hull to row 40 km upstream.
A. 3.5 hours
B. 4.0 hours
C. 5.0 hours
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