Question

    A boat covers 13 km upstream in 52 min. If the speed of the current is 6 km / h, then in how much time will it cover 40 km downstream?

    A 40/27 h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30/17 h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 25/17 h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22/13 h Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the speed of boat in still water =B and speed of stream =S Speed of boat in upstream =B-S=13×60/52 =15km/h S=6km/h B=21km/h Speed of boat in downstream =B+S=27km/h Take time cover 40km in downstream =40/27 hr.

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