A person can row 12 km/h in still water. If the speed of the river current is 4 km/h, find the time taken to row 32 km upstream. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A person can row 12 km/h in still water. If the speed of the river current is 4 km/h, find the time taken to row 32 km upstream.
A. 6 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 5 hours
D. 3 hours
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Upstream speed = 12 - 4 = 8 km/h. Time taken = 32 / 8 = 4 hours.

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