Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1189

Question: A boatman goes 3 km against the current of the stream in 1 h and goes 1 km along the current in 15 min. How long will it take to go 7 km in stationary water?

Options:

A) 2 h 15 min

B) 2 h

C) 2 h 30 min

D) 2 h 45 min

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Downstream speed $ =( \frac{1}{15}\times 60 )km/h=4km/h $ Upstream speed $ =3km/h $ Speed in still water $ =\frac{1}{2}(4+3)km/h=3.5km/h $

$ \therefore $ Required time $ =( \frac{7}{3.5} )=2h $