A man can row at 6 kmph in still water. If the velocity of current is 1 kmph and it takes him 1 hour to row to a place and come back, how far is the place?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 2.4 km B) 2.6 km C) 2.9 km D) 4.4 km E) 5.6 km
Explanation:   Speed in still water = 6 kmph   Speed of the current = 1 kmph   Speed downstream = (6+1)= 
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<output>7</output>
7 kmph   Speed upstream= (6-1)= 
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<output>5</output>
5 kmph   Let the required distance be x km   Total time taken= 1 hour   â‡’ x/7+x/5=1   â‡’5x+7x=35   â‡’12x=35   â‡’x=2.9 km   Answer: Option 2.9 km
<result>C</result>
A man can row at 6 kmph in still water. If the velocity of current is 1 kmph and it takes him 1 hour to row to a place and come back, how far is the place?