A man's speed with the current is 18 km / hr and the speed of the current is 2 km / hr.

A man's speed with the current is 18 km / hr and the speed of the current is 2 km / hr. The man's speed against the current is

Quiz

Answer/Solution

14 km / hr

Steps/Work

Sol.
Man's rate in still in water = (18 - 2) km / hr = 16 km / hr.
Man's rate against the current = (16 - 2) km / hr = 14 km / hr.
Answer C