A man rows downstream 28 km in 2 hours and upstream 12 km in 2 hours. Find the speed of the current. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A man rows downstream 28 km in 2 hours and upstream 12 km in 2 hours. Find the speed of the current.
A. 4.0 km/h
B. 3.5 km/h
C. 5.0 km/h
D. 4.5 km/h
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Downstream speed = 28 / 2 = 14 km/h. Upstream speed = 12 / 2 = 6 km/h. Speed of current = (14 - 6) / 2 = 8 / 2 = 4 km/h.

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Walking at 8/9 of his normal speed, an analyst reaches his designated terminal 12 minutes late. Find his usual time to reach the terminal.
A. 104 minutes
B. 96 minutes
C. 84 minutes
D. 112 minutes

Correct Answer: Option B


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A train passes a 150-meter long bridge in 15 seconds and a standard sign post in 9 seconds. Find the length of the train.
A. 210 meters
B. 250 meters
C. 225 meters
D. 240 meters

Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option B


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