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      Question

      Two boats A and B start towards each other from two

      places, 432 km apart. Speed of the boat A and B in still water are 19 km/h and 17 km/h respectively. If A and B proceeds against and with the stream, respectively then after how much time will they meet?
      A 10 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 15 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 13 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 17 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the speed of stream be β€˜x’ km/h and they meet afterβ€˜t’ hours According to question, Distance covered while going upstream + Distance covered while going downstream = Total distance covered. (19 - x)t + (17 + x)t = 432 19t + 17t = 432 36t = 432 t = 12 hours

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