Mathematics · Speed, Time and Distance
A ship develops a leak 12 km from the shore. Despite the leak, the ship is able to move towards the shore at a speed of 8 km/h. However, the ship can stay afloat only for 20 minutes. If a rescue vessel leaves from the shore towards the ship and it takes 4 minutes to evacuate the crew and passengers, what should be the minimum speed of the rescue vessel to successfully rescue the people aboard?
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- 153 km/h
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37 km/h
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