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Sanjay rows at 10 km/h in still water, and the river flows at 4 km/h. Rowing to a temple ghat and back takes him 5 hours in all. How far away is the ghat, in km?

Competition practiceSpeed, Time & Distance
  • A25
  • B21
  • C20
  • D24

Step-by-Step Solution

Downstream 14 km/h, upstream 6 km/h. d/14 + d/6 = 5 gives d × 20/84 = 5, so d = 21 km.
Answer: B) 21

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