A ship leaves on a long voyage. When it is 18 miles from the shore, a seaplane, whose speed is 10 times that of the ship is sent to deliver mail. How far from the shore does the seaplane catch up with the ship?

souravray_88

 Profile Answers by souravray_88 Questions by souravray_88

• Feb 7th, 2010

Let speed of the ship be 1 mile/hr. then speed of the seaplane is 10 miles/hr. so, to travel 18 miles he seaplane requires 1.8 hrs. and in this 1.8 hrs. the ship has travelled 1.8 miles more. Therefore seaplane catch up with the ship at a distance of (18+1.8)=19.8=20 miles approx. from the shore.

buddycoolcd

 Profile Answers by buddycoolcd Questions by buddycoolcd

• May 22nd, 2008

Ans is 20milesexplanation:the seaplane travels 10 miles when ship travels 1 mile.hence the seaplane travels 20 miles from shore when the ship is at 20 miles

Answer Question  Select Best Answer