Question

A steamer takes 12 days to reach from port x to port y.every day only one steamer sets out from both the ports.how many steamers does each steamer meet in the open sea
a)23
b)25
c)27
d)21

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

25

A steamer takes 12 days to reach from port x to port y.every day only one steamer sets out from both the ports.how many steamers does each steamer meet in the open sea

a)23

b)25

c)27

d)21

Steamer which has left from other port 12 days before will meet this steamer as it left and so on which left on 11 days , 10 days & so in days before from other port

Now As this will Take 12 days to reach so it will meet those steamers also

which left other port  on same day and till 12th day (before it reaches other port)  then this steamer will reach other port

So total steamers a steamer will meet in open sea = 12 + 1 + 12 = 25

option b - 25 is correct

Answer 2

Answer:23

Explanation:

12+12-1 =23