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  1. The speed of a stream is 3 km/ hr. and the speed of a man in still water is 5 km/hr. The time taken by the man to swim 26 km downstream is :
    1. 8
      2
      hrs
      3
    2. 3
      1
      hrs
      4
    3. 13 hrs.
    4. 5
      1
      hrs
      5
Correct Option: B

Given in question , Speed of a stream is 3 km/ hr and the speed of a man in still water = 5 km/hr

Time =
Distance
Rate downstream

Rate downstream = 5 + 3 = 8 kmph
Time =
26
=
13
= = 3
1
hours
844



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