Question: A boat goes 12 km in 1 h in still water. It takes thrice time in covering the same distance against the current. Find the speed of the current.
Options:
A) 8 km/h
B) 12 km/h
C) 6 km/h
D) 7 km/h
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Speed of a boat in still water
$ =\frac{Distance}{\text{Time }}=\frac{12}{1}=12\text{km/h} $
Speed against the current $ =\frac{12}{3}=4km/h $
Let the speed of the current $ =xkm/h $
According to the question,
$ 12-x=4 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=8km/h $