MAT · 2002 · Question 33 of 40

MAT 2002 MS Slot 1 Question 33

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Q33 MULTIPLE CHOICE

A leak was found in a ship when it was 77 km from the shore. It was found that the leak admits 2.25 tonnes of water in 5.5 minutes. 92 tonnes will suffice to sink the ship. But the pumps can throw out the water @ 12 tonnes an hour. Find the average rate of sailing at which the ship may reach the shore as it begins to sink.