A man can row 6 kmph in still water. When the river is running at 1.2 kmph, it takes him 1 hour to row to a place and back. What is the total distance traveled by the man ?

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Asked: September 1, 20212021-09-01T01:47:52+05:30 2021-09-01T01:47:52+05:30Category: Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability

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Mighty Ashish · Answer 1 · 2021-09-01T01:48:37+05:30

Explanation:

Speed in still water = 6 kmph

Stream speed = 1.2 kmph

Down stream = 7.2 kmph

Up Stream = 4.8 kmph

x/7.2 + x/4.8 = 1

x = 2.88

Total Distance = 2.88 x 2 = 5.76 kms