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A man takes twice as long to row a distance against the stream as to row the same distance in favour of stream. The ratio of speed of boat in still water and the steam is:

 

  • Option 1)

     

    2:1

     

  • Option 2)

     

    3:1

     

  • Option 3)

     

    5:2

     

  • Option 4)

     

    3:2

     

  • Option 5)

     

    2:3

     

Answers (1)

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                Upstream        Downstream

Time           2                          1

Speed        1                           2           (Distance is same so time will be inversely proportional to speed)

The only option which is satisfying the ratio is 3: 1.

So, Option (B) is the answer.

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rishi.raj

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