- A9 km/h
- B8 km/h
- C10 km/h
- D6 km/h
Step-by-Step Solution
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ km/h.
Answer: A) 9 km/h
The current flows at 3 km/h. Rowing 5 km upstream and 5 km back takes a boatman 1 h 15 min. What is his speed in still water?
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