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Boat Time puzzle: When will the boats meet first time and second time?

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There are 2 points A and B in a river which is flowing at 5kmph. Distance between A and B is 300 kms. Two boats with speed 10 kmph and 15 kmph (in still water) start at A and B respectively. When will the boats meet first time and second time?

posted Aug 13, 2015 by anonymous

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