Boats and Streams - General Aptitude

Q1:

The speed of a boat in still water in 15 km/hr and the rate of current is 3 km/hr. The distance travelled downstream in 12 minutes is:

A 1.2 km

B 1.8 km

C 2.4 km

D 3.6 km

ANS:D - 3.6 km

Speed downstream = (15 + 3) kmph = 18 kmph.

Distance travelled = 18 x 12 km = 3.6 km.
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