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Mohan rows at 9 km/h in still water, and the river flows at 1.5 km/h. He rows to a temple on the bank and back in 2 hours 24 minutes. How far is the temple?

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  • A12 km
  • B10.8 km
  • C10.5 km
  • D9 km

Step-by-Step Solution

Downstream 10.5, upstream 7.5. . With ✓. (10.8 km comes from using 9 km/h both ways.)
Answer: C) 10.5 km

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