Mathematical Problems
Cork in the Canal ★★
A swimmer jumps from a bridge over a canal and swims one kilometer stream up. After that first kilometer, he passes a floating cork. He continues swimming for half an hour, then turns around, and swims back to the bridge. The swimmer and the cork arrive at the bridge at the same time. The swimmer has been swimming with constant effort.
The question: How fast does the water in the canal flow?
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