1)

The speed of boat in still water is 15 km/h and the rate of current is 13 km/h. Find the distance travelled downstream in 15 min.


A) 5 km

B) 6 km

C) 7 km

D) 8 km

E) 9 km

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Distance in downstream = Downstream rate $\times$ time

= $(15+13)\times\frac{15}{60}$ = 7 km/h