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The velocity of water in a river is `2 kmph`,while width is `400 m`. A boat is rowed from a point rowing always aiming opposite point at `8 kmph` of still water velocity. On reaching the opposite bank the drift obtained is

A

`93 m`

B

`100.8 m`

C

`112.4 m`

D

`100 m`

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D
Drift `=(d/V_(b))V_(r)`
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