- A31 min 15 s
- B30 min
- C32 min 30 s
- D28 min 45 s
Step-by-Step Solution
5 m/s = 18 km/h. Downstream 21.6, upstream 14.4 km/h. 4.5/21.6 h = 12.5 min, 4.5/14.4 h = 18.75 min. Total = 31.25 min = 31 min 15 s. (30 min ignores the current.)
Answer: A) 31 min 15 s