A river flows due north with a velocity of 3kph. A man rows a boat across the river. His velocity relative to the water is 4kph due east. If the river is 1km wide, how long will it take him to cross the river?

A river flows due north with a velocity of 3kph. A man rows a boat across the river. His velocity relative to the water is 4kph due east. If the river is 1km wide, how long will it take him to cross the river?

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