Concept explainers
Outcome of the race.
Answer to Problem 65A
O wins the race.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Distance between shore to dock,
Speed of O and Lt,
Speed of river,
Formula Used:
Time, distance and speed relation is
Where
Calculation:
Total distance that O travels is
So, time taken by O to go and return is
Now, let Lt is against the current. Time taken by Lt is
Conclusion:
As time taken by O is less than Lt. So, O wins the race.
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