Question

A man' speed with the current is 15 km/hr and the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr. The man' speed against the current is:

a) 8.5 kmph

b) 9 kmph

c) 10 kmph

d) 12.5 kmph

Answer 1

Correct option: c) 10 kmph

Explanation:

Man’* rate in still water= (15-2.5) kmph =12.5 kmph

Man’* rate against the current= (12.5-2.5) kmph =10 kmph