Two people get to a river and find a boat capable of accommodating only one person. Using this boat, both of them manage to cross the river. If they crossed without any of the them swiming the river which of the following is true?
- The river was wider than longer.
- This is impossible.
- They were on different banks of the river.
- There was a bridge on the river.
Answer
The correct answer is C) They were on different banks of the river..
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