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A person swims at a speed of 6 km/h downstream and 2 km/h upstream. His speed in still water is.
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A person swims at a speed of 6 km/h downstream and 2 km/h upstream. His speed in still water is.

A.

3 km/h

B.

4 km/h

C.

5 km/h

D.

6 km/h

Correct option is B

Given: A person swims at a speed of 6 km/h downstream and 2 km/h upstream.
The speed of the swimmer in still water (S) and the speed of the current (C) can be related to the downstream and upstream speeds as follows:
Downstream speed = S + C = 6km/h
Upstream speed = S – C = 2km/h
To find the swimmer's speed in still water, add both equations:
(S + C) + (S - C) = 6 + 2
2S = 8
S = 4km/h
So, the swimmer's speed in still water is 4km/h.
Thus, correct option is (b).

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