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Going 3 km upstream takes a rower 30 minutes; going 3 km downstream takes 15 minutes. How long would 6 km take in still water?

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  • A30 minutes
  • B45 minutes
  • C36 minutes
  • D40 minutes

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Upstream = 6 km/, downstream = 12 km/, still water = 9 km/. Time for 6 km = min.
Answer: D) 40 minutes

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