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      Question

      A boat goes 12 km an hour in still water, but takes

      thrice time as much time in going the same distance against the current. The speed of the current (in km/hour) is :
      A 2 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 8 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 6 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 4 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 12 km/hr Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the speed of the current be x kmph. According to the question, 12/(12 – x) = 3 ⇒ 36 – 3x = 12 ⇒ 3x = 36 – 12 ⇒ x = 24/3 = 8 km/hr

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