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  1. A man can row at a speed of 4
    1
    km/hr in still water. If he takes 2 times
    2
    as long to row a distance upstream as to row the same distance downstream, then, the speed of stream (in km/hr) is
    1. 1
    2. 1.5
    3. 2
    4. 2.5
Correct Option: B

Let the speed of stream be x kmph

∴ Rate upstream =
9
- x
2

Rate downstream =
9
+ x
2

Then, According to question ,

⇒ 9 - 2x =
9
+ x
2

⇒ 3x = 9 -
9
=
9
22

⇒ x =
9
=
3
= 1.5 kmph
2 × 32

Using the given formula :
Here, t1 = 2k , t2 = k
Speed of Boat =
9
kmph
2

Speed of Boat
=
t1 + t2
Speed of Streamt1 - t2

9
=
2k + k
2 × Speed of Stream2k - k

Speed of Stream = 1.5 km/hr



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