A man's speed with the current is 15 km/hr and the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr. The man's speed against the current is

8.5 km/hr

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9 km/hr

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10 km/hr

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12.5 km/h

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Solution

The correct option is C
10 km/hr

Man's rate in still water = (15 - 2.5) km/hr = 12.5 km/hr.
Man's rate against the current = (12.5 - 2.5) km/hr = 10 km/hr

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A man's speed with the current is 15 km/hr and the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr. The man's speed against the current is

The correct option is C 10 km/hrMan's rate in still water = (15 - 2.5) km/hr = 12.5 km/hr. Man's rate against the current = (12.5 - 2.5) km/hr = 10 km/hr

The correct option is C
10 km/hr

Man's rate in still water = (15 - 2.5) km/hr = 12.5 km/hr.
Man's rate against the current = (12.5 - 2.5) km/hr = 10 km/hr