A person can row 88 km downstream in 11 h, and 72 km upstream in 12 h. What is the speed of the current?

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  1. 1 km/h
  2. 2 km/h
  3. 1.5 km/h
  4. 3 km/h

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Option 1 : 1 km/h
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Given Data:

Distance downstream = 88 km

Time downstream = 11 hours

Distance upstream = 72 km

Time upstream = 12 hours

Concept:

Speed downstream = Distance downstream/Time downstream.

Speed upstream = Distance upstream/Time upstream.

Calculation:

Speed downstream = 88/11 = 8 km/hr

⇒ Speed upstream = 72/12 = 6 km/hr

⇒ Speed of the current = (8 - 6)/2 = 1 km/hr

Therefore, the speed of the current is 1 km/hr.

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