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
E. None of these
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Speed downstream= (15 + 3) kmph
= 18 kmph
Distance travelled
= $$\left( {18 \times \frac{{12}}{{60}}} \right)$$ km
= 3.6 km
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