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Three cargo ships travel at speeds of 30 kmph, 60 kmph, and 90 kmph, respectively. To travel from Port X to Port Y, Alpha used each ship for one-third of the total journey time, while Beta used each ship for one-third of the total distance. The percentage by which Beta's travel time exceeds Alpha's travel time is nearest to:

  1. 22

  2. 14

  3. 17

  4. 27
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