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    Question

    The speed of the boat in still water is 10 km/hr and the

    speed of the stream is 5 km/hr. A boat goes 60 km downstream with its usual speed but at the time of returning the speed of the boat in still water is doubled. Find the total time taken by boat to cover the whole distance. TYPE 34
    A 8 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 11 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 13.5 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, Required time = 60/(10 + 5) + 60/(20 – 5) => 60/15 + 60/15 => 4 + 4 = 8 hours

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