A: The distance traveled by the friend moving on a cycle is 12 - 4 = 8 km. The distance traveled by the friend sailing on a boat is 10 - 4 = 6 km. The friend on a cycle will reach place A first. The answer is (C).
Answer the following multiple choice question with options (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) by reasoning step-by-step.
Q:There is a road beside a river. Two friends started from a place A, moved to a temple situated at another place B and then returned to A again. One of them moves on a cycle at a speed of 12 km/hr, while the other sails on a boat at a speed of 10 km/hr. If the river flows at the speed of 4 km/hr, which of the two friends will return to place A first? Answer Choices: A)5.4 km /hr B)7.2 km /hr C)8.4 km/hr D)9.6 km /hr E)None