Teacher:In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Problem: a ship 77 km from the shore , springs a leak which admits to 9 / 4 tonnes of water in 11 / 2 minutes . 92 tonnes of water would sink it . but the pumps can throw out 12 tonnes of water per hour . find the average rate of sailing so that the ship may just reach the shore as it begins to sink .
Options: a ) 10.5 , b ) 11 , c ) 12 , d ) 13 , e ) 15
Student:
a