Question

TYPE 34

The speed of the boat in still water is 6 km/hr and the speed of the stream is 3 km/hr. A boat goes 108 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.

A 6.6 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 12 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 24 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 14 hours Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

According to the question, Required time = 108/(6 + 3) + 108/(12 – 3) => 108/9 + 108/9 => 12 + 12 = 24 hours

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