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      Question

      The time taken by a boat to

      travel (5p + 60) km upstream is equal to the time taken to travel (8p - 40) km downstream. Given that the speed of the boat is 50 km/h and the speed of the stream is 5 km/h, determine the value of 'p'.
      A 60 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 42 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 34 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 25 km Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, So, (5p + 60)/ (50 тАУ 5) = (8p тАУ 40)/(50 + 5) 275p + 3300 = 360p тАУ 1800 85p = 5100 p = 60 So, the value of тАШpтАЩ is 60 km

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