Comprehension Passage
Directions: Five friends A, B, C, D and E are travelling in their boats in 5 different rivers. Study the following data given in the table and answer the questions carefully.
|
Person |
Speed of boat (In km/hr) |
Speed of stream (In km/hr) |
Total time spent |
|
A |
13 |
- |
11.5 hours |
|
B |
15 |
6 |
- |
|
C |
12 |
- |
9 hours |
|
D |
16 |
8 |
- |
|
E |
17.5 |
8.5 |
12 hours |
E has travelled all the distance downstream. If his boat got damaged after 6.5 hours and the speed of the boat is decreased by 20% then find the percentage reduction in distance covered by him in the same time?
1
7.04%
2
5.96%
3
6.04%
4
6.17%