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Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Speed Time and Distance

Swati can row a boat on still water at a speed of 5 km/hr. However, on a given river, it takes her 1 hour more to row the boat 12 km upstream than downstream. One day, Swati rows the boat on this river from X to Y, which is N km upstream from X. Then she rows back to X immediately. If she takes at least 2 hours to complete this round trip, what is the minimum possible value of N?

A

3

B

4.8

C

2

D

3.6

E

2.1

Answer

4.8

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is option (B):4.8